makeshift

• Qualifie quelque chose qui sert de remplacement temporaire ou de fortune, souvent fabriqué à la hâte, lorsque l'objet approprié n'est pas disponible.

Describes something that is used as a temporary substitute when the proper item is not available.

1. ImprovisedB2formal

   Constructed or arranged from whatever materials are at hand, often as a temporary substitute.

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   • They built a makeshift shelter using branches and leaves.
   • He used a crate as a makeshift table.
   • The refugees had to create makeshift beds from blankets and cardboard.

   Synonymesad hoccrudeexpedientimprovisedjerry-builtjury-riggedprovisionalrough-and-readystopgaptemporary

   Antonymespermanentprofessionalproperpurpose-built

• Nom désignant quelque chose de conçu pour répondre à un besoin urgent ou dans une situation d'urgence, souvent improvisé ou temporaire.

A noun referring to something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency, often improvised or temporary.

1. Temporary substituteB2formal

   Something created or used as a temporary replacement for something else, especially in an urgent situation.

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   • They used a wooden plank as a makeshift for a broken chair.
   • The tent served as a makeshift shelter during the storm.
   • He built a makeshift bridge to cross the river.

   Synonymesexpedientimprovisationshiftstand-instopgapsubstitutetemp