Make-do (Noun)
Meaning
Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The farmer used a make-do of wire and twine to repair the broken fence until he could get a proper replacement.
- During the power outage, the family had to rely on a make-do of candles and flashlights for lighting.
- The emergency responders created a make-do of a makeshift hospital in the school gym to treat the injured.
- The DIY enthusiast built a make-do of a bookshelf using reclaimed wood and old crates.
- The sailor jury-rigged a make-do of a rudder using spare parts to steer the damaged boat to safety.