The Open Dictionary

ad hoc

adjective

UK/ˌæd ˈhɒk/
US/ˌæd ˈhɑːk/

Definitions of ad hoc adjective

  1. Before noun

    Created or done for a particular purpose as needed, instead of being planned in advance.

    • This committee was formed on an ad hoc basis to address this particular incident.

    • They called an ad hoc meeting to address the urgent issue.

    • We need an ad hoc solution to deal with the current crisis.