Collocations with "temporary"

57 collocations found

temporary replacement

a person or thing that replaces another for a short time

replacement6.7
temporary display

an arrangement set up for a limited time

display6.5
temporary halt

a stop that is not expected to last for a long time

halt6.5
improvement6.5
temporary insanity

a state of madness that lasts for a short period, often used as a legal defense

insanity6.5
temporary lull

a pause that is not permanent

lull6.5
refuge6.5
temporary staff

employees hired for a limited period

staff6.5
temporary surge

an increase that lasts only for a short time

surge6.3
temporary appointment

A job position for a limited period.

appointment6.2
care6.2
temporary fame

Fame that is not permanent.

fame6.2
temporary premises

A property used for a limited time.

premises6.2
temporary settlement

a provisional agreement, not intended to be permanent.

settlement6.2
loan6.0
temporary phase

A stage that does not last for a long time.

phase6.0
temporary stay

a stay intended to last for only a limited time

stay6.0
temporary exemption

An exemption that is valid only for a limited period of time.

exemption5.8
temporary hiccup

A short-lived problem or delay.

hiccup5.8
temporary inconvenience

An inconvenience that lasts for only a limited period of time.

inconvenience5.2
temporary asylum

Asylum granted for a limited period of time.

asylum5.0
temporary camp

a camp intended to be used for a short time

camp5.0
temporary safety

Safety for a short or limited time.

safety5.0
temporary traffic light

Used at roadworks or temporary traffic control points.

traffic light5.0
temporary paralysis

paralysis that lasts for a limited period of time

paralysis4.8
temporary relaxation

a short-term easing of rules or controls

relaxation4.2
temporary dwelling

A place to live for a limited period.

dwelling4.0