makeshifts

[US]/[ˈmeɪkʃɪft]/
[UK]/[ˈmeɪkʃɪft]/

Translation

n.Something temporary and basic used as a substitute for something else.
n. pl.Temporary or improvised arrangements.
v.To use something as a temporary substitute.

Phrases & Collocations

makeshifts solutions

makeshift shelter

makeshifts arrangements

making makeshifts

makeshift repairs

makeshifts exist

using makeshifts

makeshift bridge

makeshifts worked

makeshift camp

Example Sentences

we used some makeshifts to repair the broken fence.

the hospital relied on makeshifts after the earthquake.

they built makeshifts shelters from whatever they could find.

the team employed makeshifts solutions to overcome the challenge.

the camp consisted of makeshifts tents and cooking areas.

the actors used makeshifts props for the play.

the engineers devised makeshifts systems to reroute the water.

the volunteers provided makeshifts medical care to the victims.

the company set up makeshifts offices in the temporary space.

we created makeshifts furniture from pallets and scrap wood.

the army constructed makeshifts bridges across the river.

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