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stopgap

UK
/ˈstɒpɡæp/
US
/ˈstɑpɡæp/

Translations

stopgapnoun
stopgaps
pl
UK
/ˈstɒp.ɡæp/
US
/ˈstɑːp.ɡæp/
The company hired a freelance designer as a stopgap until they could find a full-time employee.
L’entreprise a engagé un designer indépendant comme pis-aller jusqu’à ce qu’elle trouve un employé à temps plein.
Additional translations
solution provisoire
Synonyms
placeholder
provisional arrangement
interim measure
makeshift
temporary solution
stopgapadjective
UK
/ˈstɒpɡæp/
US
/ˈstɑpɡæp/
The committee implemented a stopgap measure to address the immediate budget shortfall.
Le comité a mis en place une mesure provisoire pour combler le déficit budgétaire immédiat.
Additional translations
de dépannageS’emploie surtout pour une solution temporaire et pratique.
Synonyms
ad hoc
substitute
improvised
temporary
short-term
interim
provisional
makeshift

Definitions

stopgapnoun
A temporary solution or measure used until a permanent one is found.
The company hired a freelance designer as a stopgap until they could find a full-time employee.
stopgapadjective
Serving as a temporary or makeshift solution.
The committee implemented a stopgap measure to address the immediate budget shortfall.
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