until something happens or while something is happening
He wants to be a doctor in the future, but meanwhile, he works a regular job.
The team focused on completing urgent tasks, and meanwhile, preparations for the upcoming event continued.
The chef worked on perfecting the main course, and meanwhile, the sous chef handled appetizer preparations.
The company awaited regulatory approval, and meanwhile, employees continued their daily operations.
The negotiations were ongoing, and meanwhile, both parties maintained open lines of communication.
The software developers addressed bugs in the code, and meanwhile, users were informed of temporary workarounds.
