For the meantime is a commonly used phrase to temporarily indicate the suspension of an action or situation. There are a number of synonyms for this phrase that can be used in different contexts including, in the interim, for the time being, temporarily, provisionally, briefly, for now, until further notice and so on. Each of these synonyms has its own unique connotation and usage, but they all serve the same purpose of indicating a temporary state. Whether it is an interruption in a project or a pause in an ongoing process, these synonyms can be used to convey the message of the temporary nature of the situation.