in the short run
1in the short run — {adv. phr.} In the immediate future. * /We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one./ Contrast: IN THE LONG RUN …
2in the short run — {adv. phr.} In the immediate future. * /We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one./ Contrast: IN THE LONG RUN …
3in the short run — in/over the short run ► over a short period into the future: »Although that approach can work in the short run, long term it won t. Main Entry: ↑short run …
4over the short run — in/over the short run ► over a short period into the future: »Although that approach can work in the short run, long term it won t. Main Entry: ↑short run …
5in the short run — in the long/short run a long or short time in the future. It means spending a bit now, but in the long run it ll save us a lot of money. Although prices may rise in the short run, they should begin to fall again by the end of the year …
6in the short run — for a short period of time. Although gasoline prices may rise in the short run, they should begin to fall again by the end of the year. Opposite of: in the long run …
7in\ the\ short\ run — adv. phr. In the immediate future. We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one. Contrast: in the long run …
8in the short run — ► in the short run (or term) in the near future. Main Entry: ↑short …
9in the short run — adverb Lasting only a short time, shortsightedly In the short run yo yo dieting will work, but eventually it makes it nearly impossible to lose weight …
10in the short run — This refers to the immediate future …
