Pronunciation: /stɑːpɡæp/
noun a temporary solution or measure
A1 A stopgap solution was implemented to temporarily fix the issue.
A2 The company used a stopgap measure to address the problem until a permanent solution could be found.
B1 The stopgap measure proved to be effective in preventing further delays.
B2 The team decided to implement a stopgap solution while they worked on a more comprehensive plan.
C1 The government implemented a stopgap policy to stabilize the economy during the crisis.
C2 The stopgap measure was necessary to prevent a complete breakdown of the system until a long-term solution could be developed.
adjective used to describe something that is temporary or serving as a temporary solution
A1 The stopgap solution only lasted for a few days.
A2 The stopgap measure helped temporarily fix the issue.
B1 The team implemented a stopgap solution until a permanent fix could be found.
B2 The company used a stopgap measure to address the immediate problem.
C1 The government's stopgap policy was criticized for not addressing the root cause of the issue.
C2 The stopgap solution proved to be ineffective in the long run.
formal The government implemented a temporary stopgap measure to address the issue.
informal We'll just have to come up with a quick stopgap solution for now.
slang Let's just slap a stopgap fix on it and hope for the best.
figurative Using humor as a stopgap for dealing with stress is not a long-term solution.
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