workaround

Or work-a·round

[wurk-uh-round]

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.

workaround

/ ˈwɜːkəˌraʊnd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of workaround¹

First recorded in 1970–75; work + around

Example Sentences

In an emergency hearing Sunday, the judge accused the administration of defying the court, saying its attempted workaround was a “direct contravention” of her earlier ruling.

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The car companies’ workaround had their financing arms enter contracts with dealers and make down payments.

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The US firm has not put a timeline on when it will be ready and is urging ground handlers and airlines to plan for at least another week of using manual workarounds.

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“I’ve been on the inside of it — you waste enormous amounts of time just trying to find workarounds to get funding in to stay on schedule,” Hubbard said.

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"So its a bit slower than normal but staff are doing workarounds to take care and make sure that patient care and safety is prioritised and that's our prime focus."

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