stop-gap

See also: stopgap

English

Alternative forms

stopgap (more common in the US)

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈstɒpˌɡæp/

Adjective

stop-gap (not comparable)

Temporary; short-term.
They put a stop-gap solution in place, but need something more permanent.

Noun

stop-gap (plural stop-gaps)

A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained.
The small company uses their new product features as a stop-gap until they can develop a new product.

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Translations

Temporary measure or short-term fix

French: rustine (fr) f (originally, "patch for an inner tube")

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