stopgap
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- stop-gap (more common in the UK)
Pronunciation [edit]
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Adjective [edit]
stopgap (not comparable)
- Temporary; short-term.
- They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent.
Noun [edit]
stopgap (plural stopgaps)
- A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained.
- The small company uses their new product features as a stopgap until they can develop a new product.
