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repair¹ Definition

re·pair (ri per)

transitive verb

  1. to put back in good condition after damage, decay, etc.; mend; fix
  2. to renew; restore; revive to repair one's health
  3. to amend; set right; remedy to repair a mistake
  4. 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

  1. the act, process, or work of repairing
  2. an instance of repairing or work done in repairing
  3. the state of being repaired, or fit for use a car kept in repair
  4. state with respect to being repaired a house in bad repair

repair¹ Related Forms
re·pair·able adjective re·pairer noun
repair² Definition

re·pair (ri per)

intransitive verb

  1. to go or betake oneself (to a place)
  2. to go often, customarily, or in numbers
  3. 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 Synonyms

repair

n.

reconstruction, adjustment, improvement, renovation, restoration, substitution, reformation, rehabilitation, servicing, new part, patch, restored portion, replacement, brazure, soldering; see also improvement 2, repairing.

Antonyms break*, tear*, fracture.

repair Synonyms

repair

v.

fix, mend, adjust, improve, correct, emend, put into shape, reform, patch, recondition, restore, service, overhaul, rejuvenate, refurbish, retread, touch up, put in order, revive, refresh, renew, darn, sew, revamp, rectify, right, remedy, ameliorate, caulk, cobble, renovate, reshape, rebuild, tinker, work over*, fix up*, dirty one's hands with*; see also mend 1, reconstruct, restore 3.

Antonyms break, damage, smash. See syn. study at mend.mend.

repair Usage Examples

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.
repair Quotes

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.

—Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

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