Meaning 1neutral; formal · 82%
For the present period, until a later decision or change occurs.
Natural examples
Vorerst bleibt die Straße wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.
For now, the road remains closed for construction.
Wir verschieben die Entscheidung vorerst.
We are postponing the decision for now.
Vorerst arbeitet er weiter im alten Büro.
For the time being, he is still working in the old office.
Usage note
Vorerst limits a statement to the present and leaves future change open. It does not necessarily mean only a very short time.
Mini-lesson: vorerst
For the present period, until a later decision or change occurs. Vorerst limits a statement to the present and leaves future change open. It does not necessarily mean only a very short time.
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