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temp

UK
/tɛmp/
US
/tɛmp/

Translations

tempnoun
temps
pl
UK
/tɛmp/
US
/tɛmp/
The temp of the water was too high for swimming.
Температура воды была слишком высокой для купания.
временный работник
The company hired a temp to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
Компания наняла временного работника, чтобы заменить секретаря на время декретного отпуска.
Additional translations
временная мера
временная температура
Synonyms
temporary worker
substitute
stand-in
fill-in
interim
locum
replacement
tempadjective
UK
/tɛmp/
US
/tɛmp/
Used attributively to mean “temporary,” especially in employment contexts.
tempverb
temped
Past Simple
temped
Past Participle
temping
Gerund
UK
/tɛmp/
US
/tɛmp/
He tried to temp her with promises of wealth.
Он пытался искушать её обещаниями богатства.
Additional translations
подстрекать
Synonyms
serve as
function as
act as
serve
treat

Definitions

tempnoun
A temporary employee, often hired for short-term assignments.
The company hired a temp to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
An informal abbreviation of the word “temperature.”
The temp is expected to reach 90°F tomorrow.
tempadjective
Temporary; intended to last for only a short period.
He found a temp job while searching for a permanent career.
tempverb
To act as a temporary substitute or replacement for someone, especially in a job or role.
She decided to temp at the company while looking for a permanent position.
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