provisional arrangement

noun phrase

UK /prəˈvɪʒənl əˈreɪndʒmənt/

US /prəˈvɪʒənl əˈreɪndʒmənt/

A plan that is only for now and might change later.

We made a provisional arrangement to meet on Friday, but we can change it if needed.

SYNONYMS

temporary plan interim arrangement stopgap plan tentative arrangement

RELATED WORDS

backup plan schedule agreement contingency

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary agreement between people or groups that lasts until a final one is made.

The two companies signed a provisional arrangement while they negotiated the full contract.

3. A booking or setup that is not yet confirmed.

Her hotel reservation is only a provisional arrangement until she gets her travel dates.

4. An early version of a plan used while details are still being worked out.

The committee approved a provisional arrangement for the event and will finalize it next week.