Stopgap

Word STOPGAP
Character 7
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Definitions and meanings of "Stopgap"

What do we mean by stopgap?

An improvised substitute for something lacking; a temporary expedient. noun

Serving as a stopgap. adjective

Temporary; short-term. adjective

A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained. noun

That which fills a gap or hiatus.

A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.

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The word "stopgap" in example sentences

In the meantime, it was asking publishers to cover more of the costs through a 7-cent surcharge in what it characterized as a stopgap measure. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Senate approved $219 billion in stopgap spending bill (HR 3081, above) for fiscal 2011, which will fund government operations until Dec. 3, at which time the post-election Congress will take up regular appropriations for the new budget year. ❋ Post (2010)

Even as a short-term stopgap measure in high-needs areas, I think it's doing more harm to teaching than good. ❋ Shaun Johnson (2011)

The nine bills would provide the funding and broadly divvy it up for the rest of fiscal year 2012, after Congress earlier passed a series of short-term stopgap measures. ❋ Kristina Peterson (2011)

Too often elections are a short-term stopgap for long-term problems. ❋ Unknown (2007)

MARY SCHIAVO, AVIATION SAFETY EXPERT: Unfortunately that is a very short-term stopgap measure. ❋ Unknown (2001)

Congress passed seven short-term stopgap measures called "continuing resolutions" over the course of six months.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid comments on the Congress budget battle and says the House short-term stopgap plan is "a sure way to close the government." ❋ Unknown (2011)

And Reid said Republicans were stalling and procrastinating by proposing another short-term stopgap to fund the government. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Republicans in the House of Representatives want to increase it in two stages, the first a short-term stopgap that would last through early next year. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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