workaround
Translation
workaround, temporary solution, stopgap
Examples
We found a workaround for the bug.
We found a workaround for the bug.
It's not a permanent fix, just a workaround.
It's not a permanent fix, just a workaround.
Grammar Patterns
a ((workaround)) for ((sth.)) a temporary solution for (a problem) We found a workaround for the bug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: temporary fix, stopgap, makeshift solution
Etymology
A compound word: 'work' + 'around'. It literally means to work your way around a problem.
Memory Tips
Imagine physically 'working around' an obstacle in the road to get past it.