make-do

ˈmeɪkˌduː
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Translation of make-do into Russian

Noun

fix

temporary or improvised solution for immediate needs
времянка импровизированное решение временное решение
  • We used a make-do until we could buy a new part.Мы использовали времянку, пока не смогли купить новую деталь.
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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.Она обошлась старым пальто вместо одеяла.
2.

achieve

succeed using inadequate means
  • They made do and finished the project on time.Они справились и закончили проект вовремя.

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

обходиться
довольствоваться
We have to make do with the old equipment.
обходиться
We had to make do with old chairs at the party.
довольствоваться второсортным
соглашаться на меньшее
We had to make do with second best after the store sold out.
практика чинить и использовать повторно
практика ремонта старых вещей
During the war, people embraced make do and mend to save resources.

Translations of "make-do" in Context ordered by category and frequency

временное решение - vremennoye resheniye
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make-do: Examples and translations in context

For camping, they built a make-do tent from tarps and rope.

Для кемпинга они соорудили временную палатку из брезента и верёвки.

A simple make-do can spark joy, even in the most difficult situations.

Простое временное решение может приносить радость даже в самых сложных ситуациях.

His make-do allowed everyone to stay dry under the leaking roof.

Его временное решение позволило всем остаться сухими под протекающей крышей.

But communication access is something that's hard to make-do by yourself.

Но доступа к каналу связи это то, что трудно обеспечить самостоятельно.

His makeshift workspace served as a make-do until he found a permanent office.

Его временный рабочий кабинет служил временным решением, пока он не нашел постоянный офис.

Her make-do for a dress was a clever use of an old tablecloth.

Её временное платье было умелым использованием старой скатерти.

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