English · Daily Life
make do
/meɪk duː/
[/meɪk duː/]
manage with what you have
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To manage with the limited or unsatisfactory things you have.
Example
We had no chairs, so we made do with cushions.
We had no chairs, so we made do with cushions.
Etymology
From 'make' plus 'do', meaning to make something serve the purpose.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for managing with limited resources.