Patch: meaning, definitions and examples

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patch

 

[ pætʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on clothing

A small piece of material used to mend a hole or tear in a garment.

Synonyms

fix, mend, repair

Examples of usage

  • She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
  • The patch on his jacket was starting to come loose.
Context #2 | Noun

software

A small piece of code designed to update or improve a computer program.

Synonyms

fix, update, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • The latest patch fixed several bugs in the software.
  • Make sure to install the security patch to protect your system.
Context #3 | Verb

mend

To mend or repair something by adding a patch.

Synonyms

fix, mend, repair

Examples of usage

  • She patched up the hole in the wall with some plaster.
  • He patched his old jeans to make them last longer.

Translations

Translations of the word "patch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remendo

🇮🇳 पैच

🇩🇪 Flicken

🇮🇩 tambalan

🇺🇦 латка

🇵🇱 łatka

🇯🇵 パッチ

🇫🇷 patch

🇪🇸 parche

🇹🇷 yama

🇰🇷 패치

🇸🇦 رقعة

🇨🇿 záplata

🇸🇰 záplata

🇨🇳 补丁

🇸🇮 obliž

🇮🇸 plástur

🇰🇿 жамау

🇬🇪 პაჩი

🇦🇿 yama

🇲🇽 parche

Etymology

The word 'patch' has a long history, originating from the Old English word 'pæcc', meaning piece or scrap of cloth. Over time, the meaning of 'patch' has expanded to include various contexts such as clothing repair and software updates. The concept of patching has become essential in the world of technology to keep systems secure and up-to-date.

See also: patched, patcher, patches, patching, patchwork, patchy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,309 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.