Meaning Of The Word Make do

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What's The Definition Of Make do?

make do in American English
to function, manage, or operate, usually on a deprivation level with minimal requirements
to get along with what is at hand, despite its inadequacy
to get along, or manage, with what is available

make do in British English
to manage with whatever is available

make-do in American English
adjective: used as a substitute; makeshift
noun: something that serves as a substitute, esp. of an inferior or expedient nature

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