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stopgap in Bulgarian

stopgap in Bulgarian is временна мярка — stopgap means something used to fill or block a gap.

stopgap in Bulgarian

временна мярка
noun
Pronounced: vremenna myarka
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.

What does "stopgap" mean?

  1. noun Something used to fill or block a gap.
  2. noun A word or sound people use to fill an awkward silence while speaking.
  3. noun A quick, temporary solution used until a proper one can be found.
    "The small company used their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they could develop a new product."
  4. noun Someone given a job for a short time until a permanent replacement is found.
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stopgap in a sentence

  • The small company used their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they could develop a new product.
  • It is often argued that the HST saved BR's InterCity market. It was only ever intended as a stopgap, but it proved to be a winner.

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What is "stopgap" in Bulgarian?
"stopgap" in Bulgarian is временна мярка. stopgap means: Something used to fill or block a gap.
How do you pronounce временна мярка?
"stopgap" in Bulgarian is временна мярка, pronounced "vremenna myarka".
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