Meaning
fallback, makeshift solution
- A makeshift expedient or fallback chosen when better options fail
- A fold or crease in fabric (less common)
In a sentence
Questo lavoro non era la mia prima scelta, ma solo un ripiego.
This job wasn't my first choice, just a fallback.
Non accettare quel compromesso come soluzione di ripiego.
Don't accept that compromise as a makeshift solution.
È stata un'idea brillante o solo un disperato ripiego?
Was it a brilliant idea or just a desperate fallback?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ripiego | masculine · singular |
| ripieghi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the phrase 'soluzione di ripiego' (makeshift or fallback solution).
- Can describe a person or job accepted only as a second-best choice.