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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

Antonyms for repair

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.

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

    Example

    He spent the weekend putting the house in good repair.

  • to go to a place, especially for a particular purpose

    Example

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

Phrases with 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.

  • 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.

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