[make] do
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to manage to continue doing something with only few available means or resources
- When they ran out of ingredients for the recipe, they had to make do with what was in the pantry.
- The budget cuts meant the school had to make do with outdated textbooks and limited supplies.
- In a small apartment, they had to make do with the available space, using multifunctional furniture.
- The hikers had to make do with the food they had left and found creative ways to prepare meals.
- During the camping trip, they had to make do with minimal electricity, relying on solar chargers and lanterns.