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holding operation
noun [C usually singular] UKDefinition
› a temporary way of dealing with a situation until a new and better way can be introduced: This is just a holding operation until we get the new management structure sorted out.Solving and solutions
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Synonyms and related words:
- band-aid solution noun
- be at the bottom of sth idiom
- clear sth up phrasal verb
- clue noun
- conquer verb
- crack verb (FIND ANSWER)
- cure noun
- cure verb (MAKE WELL)
- get to the bottom of sth idiom
- halfway house noun
- have (got) sth licked idiom
- iron sth out phrasal verb
- kill or cure idiom
- remedy noun
- resolution noun (SOLVING)
- resolve verb (SOLVE)
- solvable adjective
- solve verb
- untangle verb (PROBLEM)
- way round idiom
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