Repairs: meaning, definitions and examples

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repairs

 

[ rษชหˆpษ›rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

home improvement

Repairs refer to the actions taken to fix or mend something that is broken, damaged, or not functioning properly. It involves restoring the original condition of an object or system.

Synonyms

fixes, maintenance, restoration

Examples of usage

  • The repairs to the roof were necessary after the storm.
  • She called a professional to do the repairs on her car.
  • We need to budget for home repairs this year.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To repair means to fix or restore something that is broken or damaged. It involves taking necessary actions to make something functional again.

Synonyms

fix, mend, restore

Examples of usage

  • He repaired the leaky faucet in the kitchen.
  • They are planning to repair the old bridge next month.
  • She repaired her relationship with her friend after the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "repairs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reparaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเคฎเฅเคฎเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reparaturen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbaikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะผะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naprawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟฎ็† (shลซri)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉparations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reparaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tamirat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋ฆฌ (suri)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุตู„ุงุญุงุช (islahat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opravy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opravy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎ็† (xiลซlว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popravila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐgerรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำฉะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reparaciones

Etymology

The word 'repairs' originated from the Old French word 'reparer' in the 14th century, which came from the Latin word 'reparare,' meaning 'to restore.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass fixing and restoring various objects or systems that are damaged or not functioning properly.

See also: irreparable, irreparably, repairable, repaired, repairer, repairing, repairman, reparation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,925, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.