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workaround

[/ˈwɜːrkəraʊnd/]
nounpl: workarounds
solução alternativa
1. A method or technique used to solve a problem or accomplish a task in an unconventional way, especially when the standard solution is unavailable or inefficient
We found a workaround to bypass the software bug until the official patch is released.
Encontramos uma solução alternativa para contornar o erro do software até que o patch oficial seja lançado.
2. A temporary or improvised solution to overcome a limitation or obstacle
The team implemented a workaround to handle the server downtime.
A equipe implementou uma solução alternativa para lidar com o tempo de inatividade do servidor.
NYC Slang
quick fix
Synonyms
solutionfixpatchhackexpedientremedy
Antonyms
standard solutionofficial fixdirect approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução alternativa
Most common term used in business and technical contexts
General Brazilian
gambiarra
Informal term; implies a creative but improvised fix
Portugal
solução alternativa
Standard formal translation
Portugal
contorno
Alternative technical term meaning 'workaround' or 'bypass'

Related Idioms & Phrases

work around the clock
find a way around
get around the problem
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