"Running repair" is a term commonly used in the manufacturing and engineering industries to describe a quick fix or patch up job done on a machine or equipment to keep it running until a more permanent solution is found. Some synonyms for "running repair" are "stopgap measure", "temporary fix", "band-aid solution", "patchwork repair" and "makeshift repair". Other related terms include "emergency repair", "field repair", "on-the-spot repair" and "maintenance fix". While these terms all convey the idea of a temporary solution, they differ in their implications of urgency, effectiveness and expertise required in executing the repair.