noun · rare

workaround

workaround · workarounds

костыль, хак, обходное решение, трюк

Workaround

A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from…A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.

/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/

» We hit a snag, but found a workaround.

Meaning

3 senses

(idiomatic)A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows a user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.
Workaround
костыльkostylʹ, хакxak, обходное решениеobxodnoje rešenije
An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

Examples

2 sentences

We hit a snag, but found a workaround.
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The workaround is surprisingly elaborate, but the good news is I've already done the heavy lifting.
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