stop-gap

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[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

  • (RP) IPA: /ˈstɒpˌgæp/

[edit] Adjective

stop-gap (not comparable)

Positive
stop-gap

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

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

[edit] Noun

Singular
stop-gap

Plural
stop-gaps

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.

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