temporary

UK
/ˈtɛmpərəri/
US
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

Translations

temporarynoun
temporaries
pl
UK
/ˈtɛmpərəri/
US
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
The temporary was hired to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
Временное было нанято, чтобы заменить секретаря на время декретного отпуска.
Additional translations
Synonyms
temporary worker
temp worker
short-term hire
provisional worker
contract worker
temporaryadjective
more temporary
Comp.
most temporary
Super.
The company hired temporary workers for the busy season.
Компания наняла временных работников на напряженный сезон.

Definitions

temporarynoun
A person employed on a short-term basis, often referred to as a 'temp'.
The company hired a temporary to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
Something intended to last or be used only for a short time; a temporary measure or substitute.
The tents were only a temporary until the new dormitories were finished.
temporaryadjective
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
The company hired temporary workers to handle the holiday rush.