1. A method or strategy developed for a specific problem or task without prior planning, designed to address immediate needs rather than following a general principle or systematic plan
The company took an ad hoc approach to solving the software bug instead of implementing a comprehensive quality assurance process.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem ad hoc para resolver o erro de software em vez de implementar um processo abrangente de garantia de qualidade.
2. A temporary, improvised solution created for a particular situation without standardized procedures
During the emergency, the hospital staff used an ad hoc approach to allocate resources.
Durante a emergência, a equipe do hospital usou uma abordagem ad hoc para alocar recursos.