in-between measure
[ɪn-bɪˈtwin ˈmɛʒər]
nounpl: in-between measures
medida intermediária
1. a temporary or provisional action taken as a compromise between two extremes or while awaiting a final decision
The government implemented an in-between measure to address the housing crisis until a permanent solution could be developed.
O governo implementou uma medida intermediária para enfrentar a crise habitacional até que uma solução permanente pudesse ser desenvolvida.
2. a partial or halfway action that serves as a stopgap or transitional step
Taking on freelance work was an in-between measure until she found a full-time job.
Aceitar trabalhos como freelancer foi uma medida intermediária até conseguir um emprego em tempo integral.
3. a middle-ground decision or policy that attempts to satisfy multiple parties
The company proposed an in-between measure to balance employee demands with budget constraints.
A empresa propôs uma medida intermediária para equilibrar as demandas dos funcionários com as restrições orçamentárias.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'medida intermediária' is commonly used in political, business, and policy discussions. The term reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, particularly common in contexts where immediate full solutions are impossible. In informal Brazilian contexts, 'gambiarra' (a makeshift solution) may be used humorously or critically. In the United States and English-speaking contexts, the phrase is used frequently in corporate, government, and negotiation settings to describe compromise positions.
NYC Slang
band-aid fix, half measure, stopgap
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