repair
re·pair (ri per′)
transitive verb
- to put back in good condition after damage, decay, etc.; mend; fix
- to renew; restore; revive to repair one's health
- to amend; set right; remedy to repair a mistake
- to make amends for; make up or compensate for (a wrong, injury, etc.)
Etymology: ME repairen < OFr reparer < L reparare < re-, again + parare, to get ready, prepare
noun
- the act, process, or work of repairing
- an instance of repairing or work done in repairing
- the state of being repaired, or fit for use a car kept in repair
- state with respect to being repaired a house in bad repair
re·pair (ri per′)
intransitive verb
- to go or betake oneself (to a place)
- to go often, customarily, or in numbers
- Obsolete to return
Etymology: ME repairen < OFr repairer < LL repatriare < L re-, back + patria, native country < (terra) patria, (land) of one's father, fem. of patrius < pater, father
noun
Archaic a place to which one repairs; resort; haunt
repair
n.
repair
v.
Object
- damage: With no way of repairing the damage, the order to abandon ship was given.
- leak: If you cannot clearly see a leak hole, we suggest contacting a local pool professional to locate & repair the leak.
- defect: Factors of interest Autogenous bone is considered to be the gold standard material for repairing bone defects around dental implants.
- fault: Repairing faults on our network is part of the maintenance cover we provide with our service.
Converse of object
- undergo: The building is currently undergoing extensive external repair, making this an ideal time to buy.
- undertake: The Hirer must not undertake or have undertaken any repairs, adjustment or service without the Company's prior approval.
Adjective modifier
- urgent: I have an urgent repair - who can help?
- minor: Minor repairs will be dealt with at our discretion.
- inguinal: Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials comparing open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
- laparoscopic: O'Dwyer P J. Current status of the debate on laparoscopic hernia repair.
- structural: Our initial belief in the project latterly led to both Lottery and local government support for the structural repairs to the pier.
- surgical: Mr Hancock spoke on " Surgical repair of childbirth injuries in Africa " .
Modifies a noun
- kit: The filter is part of both types of servo repair kit.
Noun used with modifier
- hernia: O'Dwyer P J. Current status of the debate on laparoscopic hernia repair.
- puncture: Our last essentials are a spare inner tube and a puncture repair kit.
- DNA: Enhanced DNA repair enzymes are currently being incorporated into cosmetic formulations.
- aneurysm: This may occur as a primary complication of aneurysm repair or may present several years after surgery.
- emergency: Carried out emergency repair on garage flat roof, water dripping over contents inside.
- mesh: These bowel injuries occurred in patients with recurrent hernias secondary to previous prolene mesh repair.
Preposition: of
- hernia: Repair of groin hernias with synthetic mesh: meta analysis of randomized controlled trials.
If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.
Browse dictionary entries near repair
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