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make do
verb
To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
"There is barely enough money, so we will have to make do with what we have."
To put into action.
"Brandon’s makin’ the grill do so we can get to eatin’."
To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.
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