Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
noun a temporary or improvised substitute
A1 I made a makeshift tent out of blankets and chairs.
A2 The students used a makeshift whiteboard for the impromptu lesson.
B1 The makeshift bridge collapsed under the weight of the cars.
B2 The makeshift hospital set up in the gym provided basic medical care.
C1 The makeshift solution to the power outage was to use a generator.
C2 The makeshift stage for the concert was quickly assembled before the show.
adjective done or made using whatever is available at the time
A1 I made a makeshift tent out of blankets and chairs.
A2 The students used makeshift materials to create their science project.
B1 The makeshift bridge held up surprisingly well during the storm.
B2 The makeshift shelter provided temporary relief for the homeless families.
C1 The makeshift medical clinic was set up in response to the natural disaster.
C2 The makeshift solution proved to be effective in solving the complex problem.
formal The workers set up a makeshift shelter to protect themselves from the rain.
informal I quickly put together a makeshift bed for my unexpected guest.
slang We used some random stuff to create a makeshift grill for the BBQ.
figurative Her smile was like a makeshift bandage on the wound of his heart.
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