makeshift

ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft
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Translation of makeshift into Russian,

Noun

1.

temporary solution

temporary thing made quickly to solve a problem
  • We used a box as a makeshift until we got a table.Мы использовали коробку как временное решение, пока не купили стол.
2.

urgent replacement

Rare
temporary replacement made quickly for urgent needs
Rare
самодельная замена временная подстановка
  • We used a box as a makeshift until help arrived.Мы использовали коробку как самодельную до прибытия помощи.

Adjective

temporary solution

made quickly using what is available, not meant to last
самодельный временный импровизированный сделанный из подручных средств
  • We built a makeshift shelter from branches.Мы построили самодельное укрытие из ветвей.
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Expressions with makeshift: examples in English and translations in Russian

импровизированный госпиталь
The army established a makeshift hospital near the battlefield.
временный офис
During the renovation, we worked from a makeshift office in the garage.

Synonyms and analogies of makeshift in English

Examples of makeshift in a sentence

  • They built a makeshift from old crates.
  • They built a bridge using a makeshift from lumber.
  • The festival used a makeshift as a ticket booth.
  • We used a makeshift table for the outdoor reception.
  • He wrote notes on a makeshift card until he found paper.

Translations of "makeshift" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
импровизированныйadj. - improvizirovanny

This makeshift shelter will serve our turn until real housing is arranged.

Этот импровизированный приют сгодится нам, пока не устроят нормальное жильё.

временныйadj. - vremenny

He fashioned a makeshift hammock using sturdy twine and a strong branch.

Он сделал временный гамак, используя прочную нить и крепкую ветку.

самодельныйadj. - samodel'ny

The old barn had a makeshift lean-to for storing tools and equipment.

Старый сарай имел самодельный шалаш для хранения инструментов и оборудования.

кустарныйadj. - kustarny

The first workers were members themselves, who gathered in makeshift conditions of agricultural equipment.

Первыми рабочими были сами учредители, которые в кустарных условиях собирали сельхозоборудование.

Noun
временное решениеn. - vremennoye resheniye

In emergencies, a makeshift might be all you have to work with.

В экстренной ситуации временное решение может быть единственным доступным вариантом.

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makeshift: Examples and translations in context

The garage has become a makeshift storage area for old furniture and boxes.

Гараж превратился в импровизированный склад для старой мебели и коробок.

He fashioned a makeshift antenna using silver foil for better reception.

Он сделал импровизированную антенну из серебряной фольги для лучшего приёма.

The children used the coffee table as a makeshift stage for their impromptu performance.

Дети использовали журнальный столик как импровизированную сцену для своего спонтанного выступления.

Street people frequently create makeshift camps in vacant lots around the city.

Бездомные люди часто создают импровизированные лагеря на пустырях вокруг города.

They began to braid tough vines into a makeshift rope for fishing.

Они начали плести прочные лозы в импровизированную верёвку для рыбалки.

During the riot, makeshift shivs were fashioned from various household items.

Во время бунта импровизированные ножи делались из различных домашних предметов.

He balanced the books on the tripod to create a makeshift table.

Он сбалансировал книги на триноге, чтобы создать импровизированный стол.

They created a makeshift litter using blankets and poles for the rescue.

Для спасения они соорудили импровизированные носилки из одеял и шестов.

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