ˌlong-ˈterm W3 BrE AmE adjective [usually before noun]
continuing for a long period of time, or relating to what will happen in the distant future OPP short-term :
the long-term future of the fishing industry
the long-term interests of the company
the long-term unemployed (=people who have not had a job for a long time)
the long-term effects of alcohol on the body
long-term plan/strategy/solution
long-term loan/investment
⇨ in the long term at ↑ term 1 (6)