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   repair

   /rɪˈpɛː/

   verb

   • 1. restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition: "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 (damage): "an operation to repair damage to his neck" Similar rectifymake goodput rightcorrectrightredressmake up formake amends formake reparation forcompensate forOpposite compound
   • ▪ put right (an 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 repairing something: "the truck was beyond repair" Similar restorationfixing (up)renovationrebuildingreconstructionmendingservicingimprovementadjustmentarchaic:reparation
   • ▪ a result of repairing something: "a coat of French polish was brushed over the repair" Similar menddarnpatch
   • ▪ the relative physical condition of an object: "the 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 › dictionary › englishREPAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REPAIR definition: 1. to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or…. Learn more.

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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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREPAIR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REPAIR definition: 1. to fix something that is broken or damaged: 2. to improve a bad situation: 3. something that…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   noun. /rɪˈpeə (r)/ /rɪˈper/ [countable, uncountable] Idioms. an act of repairing something. They agreed to pay the costs of any repairs. The building was in need of repair. for repair I took my bike in for repair. beyond repair The car was damaged beyond repair (= it was too badly damaged to be repaired).

10. 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.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › repairRepair Definition & Meaning | 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)