Tech & Work

Workaround

ˈwɜːrkəraʊnd

noun

What does Workaround mean?

A temporary solution that avoids a problem.

Example sentence

"Until it's fixed, use this workaround."

American usage tip

Not a fix — just a way around the issue.

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