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meanwhilemean‧while /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ ●●● W2 adverb [sentence adverb]   - Jim went to answer the phone. Meanwhile, Pete started to prepare lunch.
- Leave the vegetables to simmer, and meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- People keep complaining about the service at hospitals, and meanwhile more and more nurses are losing their jobs.
- They're still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we're sleeping out back in tents.
- Three helicopters scanned the area; the soldiers meanwhile were looking into back gardens, dustbins, and under hedgerows.
- Cromwell, meanwhile, picked up his hat and dusted it off.
- Fisher, meanwhile, is expected to be sentenced to one year in prison for his offenses.
- His reputation as a songwriter meanwhile grew rapidly.
- Miss Honey, meanwhile, was making another decision.
- Payton, meanwhile, took a tumble to the floor and had Mark Bryant fall on him, bruising his back.
- Raskin, meanwhile, insisted that Jobs was incapable of running a successful project.
- The robbers, meanwhile, decided to attack back.
- The United States administration meanwhile came under increasing congressional criticism for its failure to take a position on the situation in Zaïre.
► while during the time that you are doing something, or something is happening: · I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.· While we were on holiday, my bag was stolen. ► meanwhile at the same time as something else is happening: · They’re still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we’re sleeping downstairs.· The Russians, meanwhile, declared war on August 8. ► in the meantime during the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past: · More aid is expected soon, but in the meantime these people are going hungry.· My new job hadn’t started, so in the meantime I tried to write a book. ► whilst British English while. Whilst sounds a little more formal than while: · One American plane was forced to land whilst flying over North Korea.· Whilst all this was going on, the performers were getting ready for the show. happening during the time that something else happens► while during the same period of time that something is happening: · I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.· I'll just make a phone call while you finish the dishes. ► meanwhile while something else is happening: · They're still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we're sleeping out back in tents.· People keep complaining about the service at hospitals, and meanwhile more and more nurses are losing their jobs. ► in the meantime during the period of time between now and a future event or between two events in the past: · We'll meet again on April 21st, and in the meantime I'll collect some more information for you.· I came back to work after just a month, but in the meantime, all my things had been moved to a smaller office. happening now, but likely to change► for now/for the time being for a short time, but not permanently - use this about a temporary arrangement or way of dealing with a situation: · Leave the groceries there for now - I'll put them away later.· For the time being he can stay here, but I want that dog out of here by the end of the week. ► for the moment especially spoken use this to say that something is true or happening now, but may change soon: · For the moment the city seems quiet, but the fighting could start again at any time.· "How's your apartment?" "It's fine for the moment, but I'd rather live nearer town."· Assuming for the moment that you did get the job, where would you live? ► as of now American use this to say that something is true or happening now, but will probably change in the future: · As of now, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis.· My plan, as of now, is to graduate in May then start looking for a job in the fall. ► for the present formal · It is assumed, for the present, that the meeting will go ahead.· A reduction in interest rates seems highly unlikely for the present. ► in the meanwhile/in the meantime between now and some time in the future, for example until a situation changes: · Payday is not until next week, but if you need any money in the meanwhile, let me know.· You probably won't receive the contract until Thursday but I can fax you a copy in the meantime.meanwhile: · The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated. while something else is happening► while also whilst British during the same period of time that something is happening: · I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.· Did you get a lot of work done whilst the kids were out?· I'll just make a phone call while you finish the dishes.· He was afraid he'd have another fit whilst he was driving. ► meanwhile while something else is happening: · Leave the vegetables to simmer, and meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil.· Three helicopters scanned the area; the soldiers meanwhile were looking into back gardens, dustbins, and under hedgerows. ► as if something happens as something else is happening, it happens at the same time: · As we were leaving, Carole and her friends arrived.· There was a shocked silence as he spoke.· The sensor uses an infrared beam to "read" a vehicle's exhaust emissions as it drives past.just as (=at exactly the same time as): · He ran into the road just as a car was coming.· The phone rang just as he stepped out of the shower.as soon as: · As soon as I pulled in, the engine went dead.· I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. 1while something else is happening:  Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.► see thesaurus at while2 (also in the meanwhile) in the period of time between two events: The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated. I knew I wouldn’t get my exam results for several weeks, and I wasn’t sure what to do in the meanwhile.3used to compare two things, especially if they are completely different and are happening at the same time: The incomes of male professionals went up by almost 80%. Meanwhile, part-time women workers saw their earnings fall. |