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stopgap measures
[/ˈstɒpɡæp ˈmeʒərz/]
noun phrase
pl: N/A (already plural)
medidas provisórias
1.
temporary or makeshift solutions intended to address a problem until a permanent solution can be implemented
The government implemented stopgap measures to address the housing shortage while developing a long-term plan.
O governo implementou medidas provisórias para resolver a escassez de habitação enquanto desenvolvia um plano de longo prazo.
2.
expedient actions taken to deal with an urgent situation in the short term
These are just stopgap measures; we need a more comprehensive strategy.
Estas são apenas medidas provisórias; precisamos de uma estratégia mais abrangente.
NYC Slang
band-aid solution
Synonyms
temporary solutions
interim measures
makeshift solutions
quick fixes
palliatives
Antonyms
permanent solutions
long-term measures
comprehensive strategies
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
medidas provisórias
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
soluções improvisadas
alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
medidas de emergência
commonly used in formal and governmental contexts
General Portuguese
medidas paliativas
more formal, emphasizing temporary nature
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting a band-aid on the problem
a quick fix
buying time
treading water
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