long term · noun /ˈlɔːŋˌtɜrm/
in the long term
B2 over a period of time that continues a long way into the future
Dictionary example:
This decision may make financial sense now, but it will have serious consequences in the long term.
Learner example:
I understand this is a big investment but I can see the advantage [of] easier communication and a better environment. In the long term this [will be] more economical for us. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
