Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-do
verb
/ˈmeɪk duː/
Definition
To manage with what is available rather than what is ideal.
Examples
- Even though we didn’t have enough chairs, we made do with what we had.
- During the difficult times, she learned to make do with a little.
Meaning
Make-do refers to the act of using what one has at hand, despite it not being the best option, to achieve a certain purpose or solve a problem.
Synonyms
- Manage
- Accommodate
- Get by
