Interim (en. Pansamantalang)

/ˈɪntərɪm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A temporary role or position.
He was appointed as the interim principal while searching for a permanent replacement.
Siya ang nahirang bilang interim na punong-guro habang naghahanap pa ng permanenteng kapalit.
adjective
Temporary or provisional.
The interim solution will allow us to find a more permanent answer.
Ang interim na solusyon ay magbibigay-daan sa atin na makahanap ng mas permanenteng sagot.
Indicating a period of transition or change.
During the interim period, we should find ways to adapt.
Sa interim na panahon, dapat tayong makahanap ng paraan upang umangkop.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interim solution
A temporary solution used until a more permanent answer is found.
interim na solusyon

Related Words

temporary appointment
A temporary assignment for a position.
pansamantalang pagtatalaga

Slang Meanings

temporary solution
We need an interim plan while we sort things out.
Kailangan natin ng interim na plano habang inaayos ang mga bagay.
third option
This interim is just like a third option in our situation.
Ang interim na ito ay parang pangatlong opsyon lang sa sitwasyon natin.
temporary step
Let's take some interim temporary steps while waiting for the final decision.
Gumawa tayo ng mga panandaliang hakbang na interim habang naghihintay sa final decision.