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What does make do mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word make do? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive, idiomatic, informal) to survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources)
  2. (transitive, informal) to put into action
  3. (transitive, informal) To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.
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The French make do with a Gallic shrug, the Italians employ animated arm-waving.
His projectile weapon was hardly in a class to combat Graham's, but he had to make do.
The combination makes it very unlikely so you have to make do with just this!
They had to make do with a walkover in their final match of the season when opponents Victoria failed to show.
However, in her absence, I'll just have to make do with thinking about it myself.
Oh, I'm sure it's nothing like that fancy ducal estate you have, but we'll make do.

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