(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources). / (transitive, informal) To put into action.

improvised, makeshift

A temporary or makeshift expedient.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of make do

present participle of make do

plural of make-do

(Britain) To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing. / (Britain, idiomatic) Generally, to repair and reuse.

(Pennsylvania Dutch English) To rain or snow; to precipitate. / To make ready or prepare (a bed).