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   Re·pair

   /rəˈper/

   

   verb

   • 1. fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault): "faulty electrical appliances should be repaired by an electrician" Similar mendfix (up)put rightset rightrestorerestore to working ordermake as good as newpatch upput back togetheroverhaulservicerenovatereconditionrehabilitaterebuildreconstructrefitadjustregulatefettleinformal:see tomenddarnsew upstitch uppatch uparchaic:clout
   • ▪ make good (such damage) by fixing or repairing it: "an operation to repair damage to his neck" Similar rectifymake goodput rightcorrectrightredressmake up formake amends formake reparation forcompensate forOpposite compound
   • ▪ put right (a damaged relationship or unwelcome situation): "the new government moved quickly to repair relations with the USA" Similar put/set rightput to rightspatch upmendfixsort outstraighten outmake betterimproverighthealcureremedyretrieveOpposite wreckworsendestroy

   noun

   • 1. the action of fixing or mending something: "the truck was beyond repair" Similar restorationfixing (up)renovationrebuildingreconstructionmendingservicingimprovementadjustmentarchaic:reparation
   • ▪ a result of fixing or mending: "a coat of French polish was brushed over the repair" Similar menddarnpatch
   • ▪ the relative physical condition of an object: "the existing hospital is in a bad state of repair" Similar conditionworking orderstateshapeformfettleinformal:nick

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reparer, from Latin reparare, from re- ‘back’ + parare ‘make ready’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. repairer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPAIR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Mar 25, 2021 · to fix something that is broken or damaged: I must get my bike repaired. Fewer examples. I'm sure we can repair it. It was time to repair their shelters in readiness for the winter. He repaired the computer free of charge. It will take five weeks to repair the damage. The watch can be repaired, but it will be expensive. repair verb [T] (IMPROVE)

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREPAIR definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · verb (transitive) 1. to restore (something damaged or broken) to good condition or working order. 2. to heal (a breach or division) in (something) to repair a broken marriage. 3. to make good or make amends for (a mistake, injury, etc) noun.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrepair noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: repair. Definition of repair noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › repairrepair definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Definition of repair in Essential American English Dictionary. repair. verb. us / rɪˈpeər/ A2. to fix something that is broken or damaged: I need to get my bike repaired. repair. noun. us / rɪˈpeər/ B1. something that you do to fix something that is broken or damaged: The repairs cost me $150.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › repairingRepairing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix. repair a shoe. b. : to restore to a sound or healthy state : renew. repair his strength. 2. : to make good : compensate for : remedy. repair a gap in my reading. intransitive verb. : to make repairs. repairability. ri-ˌper-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē. noun.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › repair_n1repair, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun repair mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun repair, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English. See meaning & use.

8. thecontentauthority.com › blog › repair-vs-repairmentRepair vs Repairment: How Are These Words Connected?

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   Define Repair. Repair is the process of fixing or restoring something that is broken, damaged, or malfunctioning. It involves identifying the problem, determining the necessary steps to address it, and implementing the solution to bring the item back to its original state or functionality.