for the duration
For the whole
For the duration means for the entire length of time something lasts, especially when that span is uncertain or indefinite.
The phrase often implies endurance or commitment through a difficult period: We're in this for the duration.
It gained currency during the world wars, when soldiers enlisted "for the duration" of the conflict.
- ongoingIn progress now
- warArmed struggle between groups
- uninterruptedContinuing without a stop
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- see it throughContinue until finished
stay the course · interval · dedication · project · whole nine yards · sustained · steadfastness · tenacity · no matter what · long haul · stint · mission · wartime · home front · engagement · signed up · constancy · span
for the durationbriefly
In few words
momentarily · for a moment · temporarily · fleetingly · transiently
for the durationuntil further notice
for now · for the time being · provisionally · tentatively · halfway
duration, during, durable, durability, endure, endurance, enduring, obdurate