Stopgap

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Stopgap

noun

  1. That which fills a gap or hiatus.
  2. A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.

    "The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product."

adjective

  1. Filling a gap or pause.
  2. Temporary; short-term.

    "They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent."

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