in the interim

in the interim

In the time before something happens; in the meantime. We're in the process of hiring a new social media director, but in the interim we'll have to make do with our current staff.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the interim (between things)

in the meantime; in the time between the ending of something and the beginning of something else. In the interim between her morning and afternoon classes, Susan rushed home to get a book she had forgotten. My favorite show starts in five minutes, but I'll talk to you in the interim.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in the interim

In the meantime, as in Arthur's in Israel, so in the interim Judy will handle their business. [ Second half of 1500s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in the ˈinterim

during the period of time between two events; until a particular event happens: Despite everything that happened in the interim, they remained good friends. Her new job does not start until May and she will continue in the old job in the interim.
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • if and when
  • about time too
  • guarantee against
  • guarantee against (something)
  • (and) not before time!
  • not before time
  • in the meantime
  • in the meantime/meanwhile
  • meantime
  • if anything happens
References in periodicals archive
In the interim batches, the intake grew to 33 for officers and 143 sailors, at the most.
Undersea warriors
Mohamed Ibrahim was probably kept in the interim government due to 1)not attacking the 30 June protesters (as if he could) and 2) the highly delicate and volatile security situation Egypt is going through right now.
For Mohamed Ibrahim, the clock is ticking for his removal..
TUNIS (TAP) - Members of the People's Petition for Freedom, Justice and Development, aka Al-Aridha party, within the National Constituent Assembly (NCA), called Tuesday on NCA members to vote massively for the withdrawal of confidence in the interim government.
Al-Aridha caucus pleads for withdrawing confidence in Government
In 2004, when Shiite Islamic parties pushed for Sharia to be enshrined in the interim constitution, Hakki, who had been selected to help write the constitution, used her Department of Defense clearance to bring activists into the Green Zone.
Squelching freedom in Iraqui Kurdistan
Temporary work permits are available in the interim. Legal fees also vary.
Making it legal: how do you help foreign-born employees and subcontractors work legally in this country?
Whether you're considering what to do when you retire from performance, or how to support yourself in the interim, please read on for inspiration and information.
Beyond performance: alternative careers in dance
Taxpayers should expect additional guidance on how to satisfy the PE requirement (likely on an industry basis) but, in the interim, should consider updating their documentation procedures to reflect the final regulations.
Affect of research credit final regs. on documentation
It's a small, localized fire and nobody gets hurt, but there's smoke damage to repair, a $5,000 dryer to replace, and laundry needs to be sent out in the interim. Because maintenance staff are kept busy cleaning up the mess, a backlog of requests for minor repairs is created.
5 steps to preventive maintenance: is your preventive maintenance a vicious circle, getting you into budgetary trouble, or a virtuous cycle, keeping costs under control?