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

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   The meaning of REPAIR is to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix. How to use repair in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Repair.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of repair in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of fixing something that is broken or damaged: My car is in the garage for repairs. The repairs to the roof will be expensive. The mechanic pointed out the repair (= repaired place) on the front of my car. More examples.

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   Repair definition: to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend. See examples of REPAIR used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPAIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A repair is something that you do to mend a machine, building, piece of clothing, or other thing that has been damaged or is not working properly.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › repairRepair - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To repair means to fix or mend something so that it is in good working order again. If you forget to put oil in your car and you blow the engine, it's going to cost you an awful lot to repair it.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › repairRepair - definition of repair by The Free Dictionary

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   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) n. 4. the act, task, or process of repairing. 5. a part that has been repaired.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrepair verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   repair something to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn. He has had surgery to repair the damage. His surgically repaired knee is bothering him. It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. We need to get the roof repaired. The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself. Topics Transport by car or lorry a2.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › repairrepair - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to restore or renew by any process of making good, strengthening, etc.: to repair one's health by resting. to remedy; make good; make up for: to repair damage; to repair a deficiency. to make amends for; compensate: to repair a wrong done. n. an act, process, or work of repairing: to order the repair of a building. Usually, repairs.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordREPAIR - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    A repair is something that you do to mend a machine, building, piece of clothing, or other thing that has been damaged or is not working properly.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › repairRepair Definition - YourDictionary

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    Repair Definition. rĭ-pâr. repaired, repairing, repairs. Meanings Synonyms Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms Origin Verb Noun. Filter. verb. repaired, repairing, repairs. To put back in good condition after damage, decay, etc.; mend; fix. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To go or betake oneself (to a place) Webster's New World.