1. A temporary or crude solution to a problem, made from whatever materials or resources are available at hand
Without proper tools, we had to use a makeshift method to repair the fence.
Sem ferramentas adequadas, tivemos de usar um método improvisado para consertar a cerca.
2. An unconventional or improvised procedure employed due to lack of proper equipment or resources
The engineer devised a makeshift method to fix the engine until the replacement parts arrived.
O engenheiro criou um método improvisado para consertar o motor até a chegada das peças de reposição.