a stopgap solution
1stopgap — /stop gap /, n. 1. something that fills the place of something else that is lacking; temporary substitute; makeshift: Candles are a stopgap when the electricity fails. adj. 2. makeshift: This is only a stopgap solution. [1525 35; n., adj. use of… …
2stopgap — 1. adjective Temporary; short term. They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent. 2. noun A temporary measure or short term fix used until something better can be obtained …
3stopgap — stop•gap [[t]ˈstɒpˌgæp[/t]] n. 1) something that fills the place of something else that is lacking; temporary substitute; makeshift 2) serving as a stopgap: a stopgap solution[/ex] • Etymology: 1525–35 …
4stopgap — [adj] temporarily helping Band Aid*, emergency, expedient, impromptu, improvised, makeshift, practical, provisional, rough andready*, rough and tumble*, substitute, temp, temporary, throwaway*; concepts 551,560 Ant. completed, finished, permanent …
5stopgap — ► NOUN ▪ a temporary solution or substitute …
6stopgap — UK [ˈstɒpˌɡæp] / US [ˈstɑpˌɡæp] noun [countable] Word forms stopgap : singular stopgap plural stopgaps a person or thing that provides a temporary solution a stopgap measure …
7stopgap — 1. noun that old plane was merely a stopgap Syn: temporary solution/fix, expedient, makeshift; substitute, stand in, pinch hitter 2. adjective a stopgap measure Syn: temporary, provisional, interim, pro tem, short term, working, makeshif …
8stopgap — stop|gap [ˈstɔpgæp US ˈsta:p ] n something or someone that you use for a short time until you can replace it with something better ▪ It s only a stopgap measure , not a long term solution …
9stopgap — stop|gap [ stap,gæp ] noun count a person or thing that provides a temporary solution: a stopgap measure …
10solution — Synonyms and related words: action, ad hoc measure, adaptation, allegorization, answer, arrangement, artifice, blend, chemical solution, clarification, colliquation, compound, conclusion, contrivance, countermove, coup, course of action, cracking …
