TIDEOVER

tide over

Verb

  1. To support or sustain someone, especially financially, for a limited period.
    Could you lend me ten pounds to tide me over till payday?
    Would a small snack tide you over until dinner?


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tideover

Adjective

  1. designed to support someone through a brief but often difficult period, especially financially
    a tideover allowance


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