Repair: meaning, definitions and examples

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repair

[ rɪˈpɛər ]

^{Context #1}

fixing

The action of fixing or mending something.

Synonyms

fixing, mending, restoration

Examples of usage

The repair of the car took longer than expected.
The repair of the broken window was urgent.

^{Context #2}

fix

To restore something to a good condition by fixing or mending it.

Synonyms

fix, mend, restore

Examples of usage

He repaired the broken chair with glue.
She repaired the leaky faucet in the kitchen.

Translations

Translations of the word "repair" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reparar

🇮🇳 मरम्मत

🇩🇪 reparieren

🇮🇩 memperbaiki

🇺🇦 ремонт

🇵🇱 naprawa

🇯🇵 修理 (しゅうり)

🇫🇷 réparer

🇪🇸 reparar

🇹🇷 tamir

🇰🇷 수리 (修理)

🇸🇦 إصلاح

🇨🇿 oprava

🇸🇰 oprava

🇨🇳 修理 (xiūlǐ)

🇸🇮 popravilo

🇮🇸 viðgerð

🇰🇿 жөндеу

🇬🇪 შეკეთება

🇦🇿 təmir

🇲🇽 reparación

Word origin

The word 'repair' originated from the Middle English 'repairen', from Old French 'reparer', from Latin 'reparare' (to restore). The concept of repairing has been essential throughout human history, from fixing tools and clothing in ancient times to repairing modern technology and infrastructure.

See also: impair, pair, paired, pairing, unpaired.