phrasal verb

Make do with

Rank #1278Letter MInseparable

2Sections

Accept something less satisfactory because there's no alternative

Meanings

  • Accept something less satisfactory because there's no alternative (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • There's no coffee, so we'll have to MAKE DO WITH tea.
  • All employees must MAKE DO WITH as stated in their contract.
  • We expect everyone to MAKE DO WITH without exception.

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