Repairing: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used for general and technical situations where something broken or damaged needs to be made functional again, often with tools or specific methods.

• They are repairing the broken bridge.
• The mechanic is repairing the car engine.

Informal and versatile, 'fixing' can apply to a wide range of situations, from simple daily tasks to more complex repairs. No formal training is implied.

• She's fixing her broken glasses.
• I'll be fixing the leaky faucet this afternoon.

Used when something is returned to its original, often better, condition. This word is commonly used in the context of art, buildings, and historical items.

• They are restoring the old painting to its former glory.
• The historical society is restoring the 18th-century house.

Typically used for fixing something that is torn or worn out, often related to clothes or small objects. It can also have a metaphorical usage for relationships.

• She is mending her torn dress.
• He spent the evening mending the fence.