makeshift

Adjective, Noun

Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being. As a noun, it refers to a temporary substitute.

ریشه

From 'make' + 'shift', originally in the sense 'that with which one can make shift' in the 17th century.

مثال

• They found a makeshift solution to the problem.
• The refugees lived in makeshift shelters.
• She used a chair as a makeshift ladder.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Makeshift camp Makeshift shelter Makeshift bed