make-do

ˈmeɪkˌduː
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Translation of make-do into German

Noun

fix

temporary or improvised solution for immediate needs
  • We used a make-do until we could buy a new part.Wir benutzten einen Notbehelf, bis wir ein neues Teil kaufen konnten.
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Synonyms and analogies of make-do in English

Examples of make-do in a sentence

  • They fashioned a make-do from spare wood and rope.
make do
meɪk duː
made do
Verbal expression
1.

improvise

use something not ideal for its purpose
  • She made do with an old coat as a blanket.Sie benutzte einen alten Mantel als Decke.
2.

achieve

succeed using inadequate means
  • They made do and finished the project on time.Sie kamen zurecht und beendeten das Projekt rechtzeitig.

Expressions with make do: examples in English and translations in German

auskommen
zurechtkommen
We have to make do with the old equipment.
sich begnügen mit
auskommen mit
We had to make do with old chairs at the party.
sich mit dem Zweitbesten zufriedengeben
sich mit etwas begnügen
We had to make do with second best after the store sold out.
reparieren und wiederverwenden
Reparaturpraxis
During the war, people embraced make do and mend to save resources.

make-do: Examples and translations in context

You can live with make-do clothing and equipment.

Ihr könnt mit wenig Kleidung und Ausrüstung leben.

We'll just have to make-do in the meantime.

Bis dahin müssen wir ohne auskommen.

I'm a make-do kind of person.

Ich bin nämlich bekannt dafür.

I'll pass it on, can you make-do for now? . Yes, I'll take it.

Reicht das für den Moment? Natürlich nehme ich es, verstehen Sie doch.

This means that concealed make-do structures are not an option for Corocord when it is a matter of finding solutions to structural problems.

Schon deshalb sind versteckte Hilfskonstruktionen keine Option für Corocord, um die konstruktiven Probleme zu lösen.

But despite this make-do and mend handicap, Formula Easter provided an exciting distraction for people who'd spent all week queueing for a loaf of bread.

Aber trotz dieser Notlösungen bot die Formel Easter eine aufregende Abwechslung für Leute, die die ganze Woche über für ein Brot anstanden.

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