Meaning & use
workaround
A temporary solution that bypasses a problem or obstacle without fixing its underlying cause.
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The developer found a workaround for the crash while the real bug was investigated.
Until the elevator is repaired, taking the freight lift is our workaround.
A note on using this word
A workaround treats the symptom, not the root cause; a genuine fix usually still needs to follow.
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