Ad hoc
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British pronunciation/ˈad hˈɒk/
American pronunciation/ˈæd hˈɑːk/

Definition & Bedeutung von "ad hoc"

ad hoc
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ad hoc, speziell

done for a specific purpose or situation
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What is the origin of the idiom "ad hoc" and when to use it?

The idiom "ad hoc" originates from Latin, where "ad" means "to" or "for" and "hoc" means "this." It is used to describe something that is created, organized, or done specifically for a particular purpose or situation, rather than being part of a pre-established plan or system. The idiom conveys the idea of something being temporary, improvised, or designed to address an immediate need or circumstance.

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The committee was formed ad hoc to address the urgent issue of employee grievances.
The ad hoc meeting was called to discuss the sudden change in project requirements.
The ad hoc team was assembled to handle the emergency response to the natural disaster.
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improvisiert, ad hoc

often improvised or impromptu
ad hoc
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ad hoc, geradewegs

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one
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The emergency services were assembled ad hoc to deal with the unexpected flood.
The task force was organized ad hoc to investigate the security breach.
They decided to address the customer's concern ad hoc rather than waiting for the scheduled meeting.
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