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make do

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Verb

  1. To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
  2. To put into action.
  3. To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.

Adjective

  1. improvised, makeshift

Noun

  1. A temporary or makeshift expedient.

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