makeshift solutions
[ˈmeɪkʃɪft səˈluːʃənz]
noun phrasepl: makeshift solutions
soluções improvisadas
1. temporary, hastily created fixes or remedies that are not ideal but serve an immediate purpose
The refugee camp relied on makeshift solutions to provide clean water to the residents.
O acampamento de refugiados dependia de soluções improvisadas para fornecer água limpa aos residentes.
2. practical expedients created from available materials without proper planning or resources
After the flood, residents used makeshift solutions to repair their homes quickly.
Após a enchente, os moradores usaram soluções improvisadas para reparar suas casas rapidamente.
3. informal or crude arrangements intended to be temporary until a permanent solution is found
The company's makeshift solutions to the software bug were only meant to last until the update.
As soluções improvisadas da empresa para o erro de software tinham apenas o intuito de durar até a atualização.
In Brazil, the term 'gambiarra' is particularly culturally significant, reflecting a resourcefulness and creative problem-solving attitude that values practical solutions over formal procedures. This reflects broader cultural attitudes toward adaptability and ingenuity. In the USA, 'makeshift solutions' are often viewed pragmatically in emergency situations but may carry a slightly negative connotation when used in professional contexts, suggesting a lack of proper planning or resources.
NYC Slang
quick fix / band-aid solution / bodge job
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