For the duration

phrase

For as long as something lasts.

She moved to the city for the duration of her college studies.
Visual representation of "for the duration" - For as long as something lasts.

Often appears as...

  • stay for the duration
  • work for the duration
phrase

For the entire time that a particular situation or condition exists.

The doctors advised him to rest for the duration of his illness.
Visual representation of "for the duration" - For the entire time that a particular situation or condition exists

Often appears as...

  • rest for the duration
  • off work for the duration
phrase

For the entire length of a given event or circumstance.

He said he planned to stay at the party for the duration.
Visual representation of "for the duration" - For the entire length of a given event or circumstance.

Often appears as...

  • stay for the duration
  • remain for the duration

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

For as long as something lasts.

She moved to the city for the duration of her college studies.
Visual representation of "for the duration" - For as long as something lasts.

Often appears as...

  • stay for the duration
  • work for the duration
phrase

For the entire time that a particular situation or condition exists.

The doctors advised him to rest for the duration of his illness.
Visual representation of "for the duration" - For the entire time that a particular situation or condition exists

Often appears as...

  • rest for the duration
  • off work for the duration
phrase

For the entire length of a given event or circumstance.

He said he planned to stay at the party for the duration.
Visual representation of "for the duration" - For the entire length of a given event or circumstance.

Often appears as...

  • stay for the duration
  • remain for the duration

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "for the duration"
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Time-Specific Events

Use 'for the duration' when something has a clear start and end time.

Illustration for Time-Specific Events
The exhibition is open for the duration of the summer.
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Temporary Arrangements

It's often used to discuss temporary living or working situations.

Illustration for Temporary Arrangements
I'll be renting this room for the duration of my internship.
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Not Permanent

Remember that 'for the duration' implies the situation won't last forever.

Illustration for Not Permanent
You'll be in charge for the duration of the manager's maternity leave.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time-Specific Events

Use 'for the duration' when something has a clear start and end time.

Illustration for Time-Specific Events
The exhibition is open for the duration of the summer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Arrangements

It's often used to discuss temporary living or working situations.

Illustration for Temporary Arrangements
I'll be renting this room for the duration of my internship.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Permanent

Remember that 'for the duration' implies the situation won't last forever.

Illustration for Not Permanent
You'll be in charge for the duration of the manager's maternity leave.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time-Specific Events

Use 'for the duration' when something has a clear start and end time.

Illustration for Time-Specific Events
The exhibition is open for the duration of the summer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Arrangements

It's often used to discuss temporary living or working situations.

Illustration for Temporary Arrangements
I'll be renting this room for the duration of my internship.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Permanent

Remember that 'for the duration' implies the situation won't last forever.

Illustration for Not Permanent
You'll be in charge for the duration of the manager's maternity leave.
Visual representation of the word "For the duration"

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