make do

Meaning

1. verb 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. verb To put into action.

   Make the movie do! (Put on the movie!)

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

Similar words

cope get by manage contend deal grapple make out make shift scratch by scrattle

Word family

made do makes do making do