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workaround

/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/

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noun

Solución alternativa, recurso

A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.

Examples :

"The store's computer system wouldn't accept credit cards, so the cashier suggested a workaround: paying with cash or a check. "

El sistema informático de la tienda no aceptaba tarjetas de crédito, por lo que el cajero sugirió una solución alternativa: pagar en efectivo o con cheque.

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noun

Solución alternativa, solución provisional

A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows the user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.

Examples :

"The printer was jammed, but we found a workaround by saving the document as a PDF and emailing it to another printer. "

La impresora estaba atascada, pero encontramos una solución provisional guardando el documento como PDF y enviándolo por correo electrónico a otra impresora.

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noun

Solución provisional, solución alternativa

(project management) An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

Examples :

"The printer was broken, so we used a screenshot and pasted it into a document as a workaround to submit the assignment on time. "

La impresora estaba rota, así que usamos una captura de pantalla y la pegamos en un documento como solución provisional para entregar la tarea a tiempo.

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