A stopgap is a temporary solution to a problem, used until something better or more suitable can be found. It is something that serves a purpose for a short time, but is replaced as soon as possible. Examples of stopgap measures include makeshift solutions, temporary expedients, shifts, and resources. A stopgap can be used in various contexts, such as in politics, where a short-term spending measure is passed to allow more time for negotiation. In business, a fractional CFO can be a stopgap solution until a permanent CFO is hired. In everyday life, candles can be a stopgap when the electricity fails.