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Make do

To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).

📖 Definitions of "Make do"

verb
  1. 1

    To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).

    "There is barely enough money, so we will have to make do with what we have."

  2. 2

    To put into action.

    "Brandon’s makin’ the grill do so we can get to eatin’."

  3. 3

    To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.

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