Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jury-rig
verb
/ˈdʒʊəri rɪɡ/
Definition
To assemble or improvise a temporary solution or fix.
Examples
- When the boat’s sail tore, we had to jury-rig a patch with some spare fabric.
- He jury-rigged the broken chair with duct tape until he could get a new one.
Meaning
Jury-rigging refers to the practice of creating a makeshift or temporary repair using available resources, often when proper tools or parts are not accessible. It typically implies a quick fix that may not be durable.
Synonyms
- improvise
- cobble together
- fix up
