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Definition of temporarily adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

temporarily

adverb
 
 
/ˈtemprərəli/
 
/ˌtempəˈrerəli/
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  1. in a way that lasts or is intended to last or be used only for a short time; in a way that is not permanent
    • We regret this service is temporarily unavailable.
    • The company announced that it would be temporarily closing the factory because of the global downturn.
    opposite permanently
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