workaround

American  

[wurk-uh-round] / ˈwɜrk əˌraʊnd /

Or work-around

noun

1. Computers. a strategy or technique used to overcome a defect or other problem in a program or system.

   This is a known bug in version 1.5, but a workaround is available.

2. any method used to overcome a technical problem, especially a problem that could prevent success.

   The astronauts needed a workaround to bypass the faulty cable.

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workaround British  

/ ˈwɜːkəˌraʊnd /

noun

1. a method of circumventing or overcoming a problem in a computer program or system

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Etymology

Origin of workaround

First recorded in 1970–75; work + around

Example Sentences

It’s a clever workaround and it would be technically feasible, but you are correct in that the opportunity cost and potential capital-gains taxes from liquidating other assets probably outweigh those tax savings.

From MarketWatch

It hasn’t yet prevented its foes from using a workaround that runs through the Red Sea.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, none of the workarounds have proved as effective as Starlink, according to troops and analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

That being said, there are workarounds — more on that later.

From MarketWatch

A workaround was found to isolate the batteries from the vibration, which allowed the car to run for longer.

From BBC