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lapzalven — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • stopgap noun That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.

Senses

lapzalven is used for these senses in English:

  • stopgap (intransitive) To use something as a short-term fix or temporary measure until a better alternative can be obtained.

stopgap — full definition

  1. noun That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
  2. noun Something spoken to fill up an uncomfortable pause in speech; a filled pause or filler.
  3. noun A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
  4. noun A person appointed or hired to fill a position temporarily until a permanent appointment or hire can be made; a temp.

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