jury-rig
verbUK /ˈdʒʊə.ri.rɪɡ/
US /ˈdʒʊr.i.rɪɡ/
To fix or build something quickly using whatever you have.
When the sail tore, they jury-rigged a patch with a piece of old canvas.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To set up a temporary mast or sail on a ship after the original is damaged.
The crew jury-rigged a spare spar to keep the ship sailing.
3. To assemble a temporary solution to a technical problem.
He jury-rigged a charger from an old cable and a battery.
4. To put together a quick fix for a broken machine or device.
She jury-rigged the broken door handle with a bit of wire.