repair

[rɪˈpɛər]

repair Definition

the act of fixing or mending something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly.

Using repair: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repair" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The repair of the car took two days.

• Example

  The repair of the bridge will take months.

• Example

  I need to call a repairman to fix the leaky faucet.

repair Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for repair

• fixing
• mending
• restoration
• renovation
• renewal

Antonyms for repair

• damage
• breakage
• destruction

Idioms Using repair

• beyond repair

  something that is so badly damaged that it cannot be fixed or mended

  Example

  The car was damaged beyond repair in the accident.

• put something in good repair

  to fix or mend something so that it is in good condition

  Example

  He spent the weekend putting the house in good repair.

• repair to

  to go to a place, especially for a particular purpose

  Example

  After dinner, we repaired to the living room for coffee.

Phrases with repair

• in need of repair

  something that is broken or damaged and requires fixing

  Example

  The old house was in need of repair.

• make repairs

  to fix or mend something that is broken or damaged

  Example

  The landlord promised to make repairs to the apartment.

• repair shop

  a place where things are fixed or mended

  Example

  I took my bike to the repair shop to get it fixed.

Origins of repair

from Old French 'reparer', from Latin 'reparare', meaning 'to restore'

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Summary: repair in Brief

The term 'repair' [rɪˈpɛər] refers to the act of fixing or mending something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly. It can refer to anything from a car to a bridge or a leaky faucet. Phrases like 'in need of repair' and 'make repairs' are common, as well as idioms like 'beyond repair,' indicating something is too damaged to fix. 'Repair to' means to go to a place, especially for a particular purpose.