Sekirov Dictionary

stopgap

UK /ˈstɒpɡæp/US /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/

noun 4
verb 3
adjective 2
forms 3

noun4

(figurative) Something spoken to fill up an uncomfortable pause in speech; a filled pause or filler.
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(figurative) 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.
- The small company used their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they could develop a new product.
(figurative) A person appointed or hired to fill a position temporarily until a permanent appointment or hire can be made; a temp.
(rare) That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.

verb3

To use something as a short-term fix or temporary measure until a better alternative can be obtained.
To work at a position temporarily until a permanent appointment or hire is made.
To stop up or fill (a physical gap or hole, or a hiatus).

adjective2

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Short-term; temporary.
- They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent.
Filling a gap or pause.

forms

stopgapped · stopgapping · stopgaps

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