to workaround

Examples

• All

• They often workaround technical problems instead of fixing them permanently.

• Let's workaround this limitation for now!

• When the software crashed, the engineers had to workaround the issue to meet the deadline.

• We need to workaround this issue quickly.

• When the software crashed, the engineers had to workaround the issue by implementing a temporary fix.

• She managed to workaround the new policy by developing an alternative method.

• They often workaround technical problems instead of addressing them directly.

Synonyms

B

to bypass

vsto workaround

119 4.7

To avoid dealing with a problem by using a different method

is a temporary improvised solution rather than a planned alternative

G

to get around

vsto workaround

115 4.2

Avoid doing something difficult or needed by finding a clever way

is more temporary and makeshift than the indirect clever approach

G

to go around

vsto workaround

76 3.5

Find another way to avoid a difficult rule or task

is a brief improvised method rather than general avoidance

C

to circumvent

vsto workaround

45 7.7

To avoid a rule or problem by using clever tricks

is a temporary improvised solution rather than clever deliberate avoidance

Antonyms

C

to confront

359 4.4

Face a difficult problem or fear directly and bravely

How Permanent

to solve

∞ 1.3

fix

76 1.0

patch

• Specialized

75 3.8

to workaround

4.9

hack

• Texting

52 4.0

to improvise

141 4.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology