patch

²patch

verb

Definition of PATCH

transitive verb

1

: to mend, cover, or fill up a hole or weak spot in

2

: to provide with a patch

3

a : to make of patches or fragments b : to mend or put together especially in hasty or shabby fashion —usually used with up c : to apply a patch to (a computer program)

4

a : to connect (as circuits) by a patch cord b : to connect (as a person or message) to a communication system especially temporarily <they patched him into the conference call>

Examples of PATCH

1. The fence needs to be patched.
2. They patched him into the conference call.

First Known Use of PATCH

15th century

Related to PATCH

Synonyms: doctor, fix, mend, recondition, renovate, repair, revamp

Related Words: fix up, furbish, overhaul, rebuild, reconstruct, refurbish; aid, cure, heal, help; condition, prepare, ready; care (for), maintain, service; freshen, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive; adjust, correct, modify, rectify, redress, reform, right; ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate

Near Antonyms: blemish, break, damage, deface, disfigure, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, ruin, spoil, vandalize, wreck; cripple, disable, maim, mangle, mutilate

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