stopgap
IPA: stˈɑpgæp
noun
- (rare) That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
- (figuratively)
- Something spoken to fill up an uncomfortable pause in speech; a filled pause or filler.
- A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
- (specifically) A person appointed or hired to fill a position temporarily until a permanent appointment or hire can be made; a temp.
verb
- (transitive) To stop up or fill (a physical gap or hole, or a hiatus).
- (intransitive) To use something as a short-term fix or temporary measure until a better alternative can be obtained.
- (specifically) To work at a position temporarily until a permanent appointment or hire is made.
adjective
- Short-term; temporary.
- Filling a gap or pause.
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Examples of "stopgap" in Sentences
- The temporary stopgap measure helped to prevent the spread of the virus while a long-term solution was being developed
- The stopgap solution only served as a band-aid fix for the underlying issue
- We implemented a stopgap strategy to keep the project moving forward until we could secure additional funding
- The stopgap measure was necessary to avoid a complete shutdown of the production line
- The stopgap solution was effective in the short-term, but we knew we would need to find a more permanent fix
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