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interim period
[/ˈɪntərɪm ˈpɪriəd/]
noun
pl: interim periods
período interino
1.
A temporary period of time between two events or situations; a transitional phase
During the interim period between the two elections, a caretaker government managed the country.
Durante o período interino entre as duas eleições, um governo interino gerenciou o país.
2.
A gap or interval during which something is suspended or waiting
The interim period allowed the company to restructure its operations.
O período interino permitiu que a empresa reestruturasse suas operações.
Synonyms
interim
temporary period
transitional period
gap
interval
in-between time
Antonyms
permanent period
definitive phase
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
período interino
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
período interim
Often used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
período interino
Standard usage
Portugal
período interino
Also used as 'fase intermédia' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the interim
hold down the fort
bridge the gap
in the meantime
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