stopgap in Dutch
stopgap in Dutch is stoplap, lapmiddel, lapzalven — stopgap means that which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
stopgap in Dutch
stoplap
(rare) That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
lapmiddel
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.
lapzalven
(intransitive) To use something as a short-term fix or temporary measure until a better alternative can be obtained.
What does "stopgap" mean?
- noun That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
- noun Something spoken to fill up an uncomfortable pause in speech; a filled pause or filler.
- 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.
- 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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What is "stopgap" in Dutch?
"stopgap" in Dutch is stoplap, lapmiddel, lapzalven. stopgap means: That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
Are there other ways to say "stopgap" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "stopgap": stoplap, lapmiddel, lapzalven.
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