Definition of "band-aid" [band-aid]

• An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound. (noun)
• A temporary or makeshift solution to a problem, created ad hoc (often used with a negative connotation of a lack of foresight) (noun)
• To apply an adhesive bandage. (verb)
• To apply a makeshift fix; to jury-rig. (verb)

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• "Republicans cannot get the short-term band-aid they will vote on in the House today."
• "Re-jigging the numbers is just a short-term band-aid that will only take them through April 2012 when they'll get to compare the average ratings of a 72-minute show to one a similar length instead of comparing the rating of a lean and mean 72-minute broadcast to one that includes the wilted end of one that's 87 minutes."
• ""The near-term band-aid solution would also ease the strains seen in solar PV financing, and aid near-to-medium term demand," Chandra wrote."