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Meaning of stopgap

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stopgap

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noun

Definitions

  1. That which fills a gap or hiatus.

  2. A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.

    Example: The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Filling a gap or pause.

  2. Temporary; short-term.

    Example: They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent.