repaired; repairing; repairs
1
2
: to make good : compensate for : remedy
repair a gap in my reading
: to make repairs
1
a
: an instance or result of repairing
b
: the act or process of repairing
c
: the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations
2
a
: relative condition with respect to soundness or need of repairing
b
: the state of being in good or sound condition
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Examples of repair in a Sentence
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Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Although the plan is not yet certain, both the community and city prefer to replace the pier due to the ongoing cost of repairs and need to modernize it.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Former employees of Best Buy’s in-house tech support and repair team Geek Squad say there were mass layoffs this week, 404 Media reports.
—Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 6 Apr. 2024
On Tuesday, workers from different departments, dispatched to aid in repairs, toiled away under the open sky.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Still, much remains unknown about the extent of the damage and how long a full repair will take.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Now, Enid’s City Council can turn back to other items on its agenda this month: sewer repairs, changes to traffic patterns and six new police cars.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
More:Ford cuts car repair wait times with mobile service amid soaring demand for auto techs
More:Ford is getting rid of 1 vehicle feature to save $10M — but many people won’t notice
Contact Phoebe Wall Howard: 313-618-1034 or phoward@freepress.com.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Safety advocates complain that repairs are taking longer than recall fixes normally do.
—Tom Krisher, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Rebuilding the bridge, repairing the cargo ship that hit it and compensating companies for the disruption at one of the nation’s busiest ports may take years to resolve.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
In terms of ingredients, look for hypoallergenic creams with safe and natural ingredients proven to soothe and repair the skin.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
Shuttle’s legacy Over the course of three decades, NASA’s fleet of space shuttles flew 135 missions — launching and repairing satellites, building a permanent home for astronauts with the International Space Station and commissioning the revolutionary Hubble Space Telescope.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Authorities said the employees and guests were safe and had food and water, and that work to repair the roads to the hotel was close to completion.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
Workers are repairing its spires and broken windows.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
The immune system loses its ability to repair wounds and fight infections such as those causing diarrhea, which can create a vicious cycle that further deprives the body of nutrients.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The cost of repairing water damage skyrockets due to unnecessary mold tests, unnecessary consultants, delay in leak repair and drying (the typical cause of mold buildup), excessive demolition, unnecessary mold hunts, overuse of emergency contractors, and foregoing competitive repair bids.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
That includes mortgage interest, taxes, operating expenses, depreciation and repairs.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Although the plan is not yet certain, both the community and city prefer to replace the pier due to the ongoing cost of repairs and need to modernize it.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Former employees of Best Buy’s in-house tech support and repair team Geek Squad say there were mass layoffs this week, 404 Media reports.
—Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 6 Apr. 2024
On Tuesday, workers from different departments, dispatched to aid in repairs, toiled away under the open sky.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Still, much remains unknown about the extent of the damage and how long a full repair will take.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Now, Enid’s City Council can turn back to other items on its agenda this month: sewer repairs, changes to traffic patterns and six new police cars.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
More:Ford cuts car repair wait times with mobile service amid soaring demand for auto techs
More:Ford is getting rid of 1 vehicle feature to save $10M — but many people won’t notice
Contact Phoebe Wall Howard: 313-618-1034 or phoward@freepress.com.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Safety advocates complain that repairs are taking longer than recall fixes normally do.
—Tom Krisher, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
The commission ordered the property owner to repair or demolish the complex within 30 days.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Rebuilding the bridge, repairing the cargo ship that hit it and compensating companies for the disruption at one of the nation’s busiest ports may take years to resolve.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
In terms of ingredients, look for hypoallergenic creams with safe and natural ingredients proven to soothe and repair the skin.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
Shuttle’s legacy Over the course of three decades, NASA’s fleet of space shuttles flew 135 missions — launching and repairing satellites, building a permanent home for astronauts with the International Space Station and commissioning the revolutionary Hubble Space Telescope.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Authorities said the employees and guests were safe and had food and water, and that work to repair the roads to the hotel was close to completion.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
Workers are repairing its spires and broken windows.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
The immune system loses its ability to repair wounds and fight infections such as those causing diarrhea, which can create a vicious cycle that further deprives the body of nutrients.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The cost of repairing water damage skyrockets due to unnecessary mold tests, unnecessary consultants, delay in leak repair and drying (the typical cause of mold buildup), excessive demolition, unnecessary mold hunts, overuse of emergency contractors, and foregoing competitive repair bids.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
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Copy CitationKids Definition
repair
1 of 3 verb
re·pair
ri-ˈpa(ə)r 
-ˈpe(ə)r
: to make one's way : go
repair to an inner office
repair
2 of 3 verb1
: to put back in good condition
repair a broken toy
2
: to make up for : remedy
repair an injustice
repairable
adjective
-ˈpar-ə-bəl
-ˈper-
repairer
noun
-ər
repair
3 of 3 noun1
a
: the act or process of repairing
make repairs
b
: the result of repairing
a tire with three repairs
2
a
: condition with respect to soundness or need of fixing
the car is in poor repair
b
: good condition
a house in repair
Medical Definition
repair
1 of 2 transitive verb
re·pair
ri-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r
: to restore to a sound or healthy state
a surgical procedure to repair damaged tissue
repair
2 of 2 noun1
a
: the act or process of repairing
surgical repair of a detached retina
b
: an instance or result of repairing
2
: the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations
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