stop-gap

English

Alternative forms

• stopgap (more common in the US)

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈstɒpˌɡæp/

Adjective

stop-gap (not comparable)

1. Temporary; short-term.

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

Noun

stop-gap (plural stop-gaps)

1. 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.

Related terms

• quick fix

Translations

Temporary measure or short-term fix

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