Idioms & SlangBeginner
Work-around
PronunciationWURK-uh-round
Definition
A temporary or alternative method used to bypass a bug or limitation in a system until a proper fix is ready.
Where you hear it
In bug triage meetings, customer support tickets, and code review discussions.
Examples
We need a work-around for this validation bug before the release tomorrow.
The documentation suggests a simple work-around for the missing feature.
Common mistake
Treating a work-around as a permanent solution instead of tracking the underlying issue as technical debt.