workaround

== English == === Alternative forms === work-around === Etymology === From work +‎ around. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/ === Noun === workaround (plural workarounds) A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of constraints, or laws or regulations. (computing) A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows a user to continue working until a better solution can be provided. Synonyms: kludge, kluge (project management) An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk. ==== Synonyms ==== (temporary solution): see Thesaurus:workaround ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === workaround on Wikipedia.Wikipedia