for the present meaning

• 1. As far as concerns the present time, for the moment
  2. Now, for the time being

• at present:    Adverb: at present ...
• present:    Verb: present  ...
• at the present time:    [American idiom]no ...

Examples

1. i will leave the matter as it stands for the present.
2. i thought it better to change my domicile for the present.
3. negotiations are suspended for the present.
4. this sum will do for the present.
5. thanks awfully for the present.