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Meaning of workaround

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

workaround

Pronunciation:/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.

  2. A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows the user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.

    Synonyms:kludgekluge
  3. (project management) An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.