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stopgap noun

  /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/ , /ˈstɒpɡæp/
  • 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.
 lapmiddel

stopgap verb

  /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/ , /ˈstɒpɡæp/
  • (intransitive) To use something as a short-term fix or temporary measure until a better alternative can be obtained.
 lapzalven
stopgap solution
lapwerk
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