Workaround: meaning, definitions and examples

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workaround

 

[ ˈwɜːrkəˌraʊnd ]

Context #1

in technology

A solution or method used to overcome a problem or limitation in a system or software.

Synonyms

fix, hack, patch, solution

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.
Context #2

in a professional setting

To find a way to overcome a problem or limitation, typically in a creative or unconventional manner.

Synonyms

address, cope, manage, solve

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

Word origin

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.