stop-gap
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- stopgap (more common in the US)
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
stop-gap (not comparable)
- Temporary; short-term.
- They put a stop-gap solution in place, but need something more permanent.
Noun [edit]
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.