ad hoc (B2)
adjective, adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌæd ˈhɒk/
Definition
Formed or arranged for a particular purpose only, without prior planning or general application.
Examples
The committee was formed on an ad hoc basis to address the immediate crisis.
We need an ad hoc solution to fix this software bug before the next update.
They set up an ad hoc meeting to discuss the unexpected changes in the project timeline.
How to Use ad hoc
- ad hoc committee (collocation)
- A committee created for a specific, temporary purpose. — "The board established an ad hoc committee to review the new policy."
- on an ad hoc basis (prepositional phrase)
- Done or decided as needed, without prior planning. — "We handle customer complaints on an ad hoc basis as they arise."
- ad hoc solution (collocation)
- A temporary fix for a particular problem. — "The engineers devised an ad hoc solution to keep the system running."
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