Explore Macgyver through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Macgyver in a sentence
Macgyver meaning
Someone capable of improvising a solution from available resources.
Using Macgyver
- The main meaning on this page is: Someone capable of improvising a solution from available resources.
- In the example corpus, macgyver often appears in combinations such as: in macgyver, to macgyver.
Context around Macgyver
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 5 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 11 statements, 2 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Macgyver
- In this selection, "macgyver" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, series, elsewhere, legacy, dresses and 2010 stand out and add context to how "macgyver" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include bomb in macgyver s case and debut in macgyver in 1989. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "macgyver" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with macgyver
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He is part of the “MacGyver” legacy. (7 words)
MacGyver Dresses to Kill, Gets Chased by a Bomb (! (9 words)
The show is fun and pairs well with Macgyver. (9 words)
Along the way there are some mild laughs, mostly at Schumer’s expense, like when she enters a bikini contest at a bar and has to MacGyver a bathing suit out of the shorts and shirt she’s wearing, then twerks and gyrates around the stage. (46 words)
He also requested that Stargate SG-1 be an ensemble show, so that he would not be carrying most of the plot alone as he had on MacGyver. citation The American subscription channel Showtime made a two-season commitment for 44 episodes in 1996. (44 words)
When I ran out of MacGyver-like ideas, I did what I always do—I called my amazing contractor friend Dave, who was adjusting the thermodynamics of one of his client’s wine cellars. (34 words)
MacGyver, Hawaii Five-0: Could There Be a CBS Crossover? (10 words)
MacGyver TV Show on CBS: Ratings (Cancel or Season 3?)Cancelled or Renewed? (13 words)
MacGyver Dresses to Kill, Gets Chased by a Bomb (! (9 words)
Example sentences (14)
Following his debut in MacGyver in 1989, Alessandro Juliani has earned close to 150 acting credits.
He is part of the “MacGyver” legacy.
Tate also had a guest role in three seasons of action adventure TV series MacGyver, where he played.
MacGyver Dresses to Kill, Gets Chased by a Bomb (!
She runs to the bathroom and looks for something to MacGyver a pad out of, but there’s no toilet paper or seat covers or other wadding material.
Based on the "SNL "parody of "MacGyver," 2010 action-comedy "MacGruber" stars Will Forte as the titular secret agent and Wiig as his work partner and love interest.
Garrison's role in The Karate Kid and it's sequel opened up recurring parts on other TV series including St. Elsewhere, MacGyver, Columbo and Coach.
When I ran out of MacGyver-like ideas, I did what I always do—I called my amazing contractor friend Dave, who was adjusting the thermodynamics of one of his client’s wine cellars.
Along the way there are some mild laughs, mostly at Schumer’s expense, like when she enters a bikini contest at a bar and has to MacGyver a bathing suit out of the shorts and shirt she’s wearing, then twerks and gyrates around the stage.
Innovating under a time crunch, such as a literal ticking bomb in MacGyver’s case, prevents one from over-analyzing a problem and forces one to work with the limited resources on hand.
MacGyver, Hawaii Five-0: Could There Be a CBS Crossover?
MacGyver TV Show on CBS: Ratings (Cancel or Season 3?)Cancelled or Renewed?
The show is fun and pairs well with Macgyver.
He also requested that Stargate SG-1 be an ensemble show, so that he would not be carrying most of the plot alone as he had on MacGyver. citation The American subscription channel Showtime made a two-season commitment for 44 episodes in 1996.
Common combinations with macgyver
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- in macgyver 2×
- to macgyver 2×