Pronunciation: /meɪk duː/
noun the act of making do or managing with limited resources
A1 I had to make do with the old computer until I could afford a new one.
A2 She had to make do with the limited resources available to her.
B1 The team had to make do with a smaller budget this year.
B2 Despite the challenges, they were able to make do with what they had.
C1 The improvisation skills of the chef allowed him to make do with the ingredients on hand.
C2 In times of scarcity, people often have to make do with less than they are used to.
verb to manage or cope with a situation using whatever is available
A1 When I ran out of milk, I had to make do with water in my cereal.
A2 During the power outage, we had to make do with candles for light.
B1 With limited ingredients, I had to make do and come up with a new recipe.
B2 Despite the equipment malfunction, the team managed to make do and complete the project on time.
C1 The resourceful entrepreneur was able to make do with minimal funding and still launch a successful business.
C2 Even in challenging circumstances, she always finds a way to make do and achieve her goals.
formal During times of scarcity, people often have to make do with what they have.
informal We don't have all the ingredients for the recipe, but we can make do with what we have in the pantry.
slang I forgot my umbrella, so I'll just have to make do with this newspaper over my head.
figurative Even though the project didn't have all the resources we needed, we had to make do and still deliver on time.
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