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improvised system

[/ɪmˈprɒvaɪzd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: improvised systems
sistema improvisado
1. A method, arrangement, or procedure that is created or adapted quickly and with whatever materials or resources are available, without prior planning or preparation
The emergency room set up an improvised system to handle the sudden influx of patients.
A sala de emergência montou um sistema improvisado para lidar com o afluxo repentino de pacientes.
2. A temporary or makeshift solution to a problem or challenge
During the power outage, they relied on an improvised system of candles and flashlights.
Durante a queda de energia, eles dependeram de um sistema improvisado de velas e lanternas.
NYC Slang
jury-rig or ghetto setup
Synonyms
makeshift systemad hoc systemtemporary solutionjury-rigged systemexpedient arrangement
Antonyms
planned systemorganized systemstructured systemformal procedureestablished method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema improvisado
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
sistema de jogo de cintura
Colloquial reference to resourcefulness and flexibility
São Paulo
sistema gambiarra
Popular informal term for a makeshift or improvised solution
Portugal
sistema improvisado
Standard European Portuguese term, also used in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make do with what you have
work with what's available
improvise, adapt, overcome
on the fly
seat of your pants
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