Workaround: meaning, definitions and examples
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workaround
[ ˈwɜːrkəˌraʊnd ]
in technology
A solution or method used to overcome a problem or limitation in a system or software.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Developers often use workarounds to bypass bugs in the code.
- The team implemented a clever workaround to improve the performance of the application.
in a professional setting
To find a way to overcome a problem or limitation, typically in a creative or unconventional manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had to workaround the budget constraints to complete the project.
- The team workarounded the issue by collaborating with another department.
Translations
Translations of the word "workaround" in other languages:
🇵🇹 solução alternativa
🇮🇳 विकल्प
🇩🇪 Umgehungslösung
🇮🇩 solusi sementara
🇺🇦 обхідне рішення
🇵🇱 obejście
🇯🇵 回避策
🇫🇷 solution de contournement
🇪🇸 solución alternativa
🇹🇷 geçici çözüm
🇰🇷 우회 해결책
🇸🇦 حل بديل
🇨🇿 alternativní řešení
🇸🇰 alternatívne riešenie
🇨🇳 变通方案
🇸🇮 nadomestna rešitev
🇮🇸 lausn til bráðabirgða
🇰🇿 баламалы шешім
🇬🇪 ალტერნატიული გადაწყვეტა
🇦🇿 alternativ həll
🇲🇽 solución alternativa
Etymology
The term 'workaround' originated in the world of computing and technology in the late 20th century. It is derived from the combination of 'work' and 'around', indicating a method to work around a problem or limitation. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields to describe creative solutions to challenges.
See also: coworker, coworkers, hardworking, overwork, rework, reworking, unworkability, unworkable, work, workability, workable, workableness, workaholic, workbench, worker, workers, workforce, working, worklessness, workload, workmanship, workmates, workmen, workout, workplace, works, workshop, workstation, worktable, worktop, workwear, workweek.