English / phrase
After a Fashion
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To some limited degree or in a makeshift, imperfect way
In context
01
The makeshift solar charge controller operated after a fashion, keeping the monitoring sensors powered.
02
The village produced electricity after a fashion using small second-hand solar panels before the main microgrid arrived.
Synonyms
in a way,to a degree,tolerably
Antonyms
perfectly,flawlessly,impeccably
Collocations
work after a fashion,function after a fashion,manage after a fashion