in the foreseeable future

in the foreseeable future

In the near future based on what one currently knows. What are the biggest issues we need to tackle in the foreseeable future? I don' t think she'll be here any time in the foreseeable future, so let's eat.See also: foreseeable, future

for/in the foreseeable ˈfuture

for/in the period of time when you can predict what is going to happen, based on the present circumstances: The statue will remain in the museum for the foreseeable future. ♢ It’s unlikely that the hospital will be closed in the foreseeable future (= soon).See also: foreseeable, future