For the duration Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʊˈɹeɪʃən
for-thuh-duh-RAY-shun
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /djɔːɹˈeɪʃən
for-thuh-dyaw-RAY-shun
Definition
Used to mean for the entire time that something continues or lasts, from beginning to end.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is formal and common in written English or announcements. It often appears in rules or instructions (e.g., 'remain seated for the duration'). Not usually used in casual conversation unless emphasizing the entire period.
Spanish: durante todo el tiempoPortuguese (BR): por todo o períodoPortuguese (PT): durante todo o períodoChinese (Simplified): 在整个期间Chinese (Traditional): 在整個期間Hindi: पूरे समय के लिएArabic: طوال المدةBengali: সমগ্র সময়ের জন্য - পুরো সময়জুড়েRussian: на всё время - на весь периодJapanese: 期間中ずっと - その間ずっとVietnamese: suốt thời gian - trong suốt thời gianKorean: 내내 - 전체 기간 동안Turkish: süre boyunca - tüm süre boyuncaUrdu: پورے دورانیے کے لیے - مکمل مدت تکIndonesian: selama durasi - sepanjang waktu
Example Sentences
Please remain seated for the duration of the flight.
basic
Visitors must wear badges for the duration of their stay.
basic
The rules apply for the duration of the camp.
basic
You can borrow my umbrella, but I'll need it back for the duration of the week.
natural
My dog has to wear a cone for the duration of his recovery.
natural
We had to stay inside for the duration of the storm.
natural