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repair (1)
re·pair
[
ri pér
]
transitive verb
(
past and past participle
re·paired
,
present participle
re·pair·ing
,
3rd person present singular
re·pairs
)
Definition:
1.
fix or mend something:
to restore something broken or damaged to good condition
repair a flat tire
2.
restore relationship:
to restore a relationship or friendship by resolving a difficulty or disagreement
3.
atone for something:
to make amends for something wrong
How can I repair this wrong?
noun
(
plural
re·pairs
)
Definition:
1.
job of mending something:
the process of mending something, or the job that is done in order to achieve this
carry out repairs
2.
repaired item:
something that has been repaired
3.
condition of something:
the condition of something with respect to whether it needs mending or fixing
an air conditioner no longer in good repair
[
14th century. Via French< Latin
reparare
<
parare
"make ready"
]
re·pair·a·bil·i·ty
[
ri pèrrə bíllətee
]
noun
re·pair·a·ble
adjective
re·pair·er
noun
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re·pair·a·bil·i·ty [ ri pèrrə bíllətee ] nounre·pair·a·ble adjectivere·pair·er noun
