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repair

verb re·pair \ ri-ˈper \

Definition of repair

repaired; repairing; repairs
transitive verb
1 a : to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix
  • repair a shoe
b : to restore to a sound or healthy state : renew
  • repair his strength
2 : to make good : compensate for : remedy
  • repair a gap in my reading
intransitive verb
: to make repairs
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repairability

play \ri-ˌper-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
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repairable

play \ri-ˈper-ə-bəl\ adjective
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repairer

play \ri-ˈper-ər\ noun

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Origin and Etymology of repair

Middle English, from Anglo-French reparer, from Latin reparare, from re- + parare to prepare — more at pare

Synonym Discussion of repair

mend, repair, patch, rebuild mean to put into good order something that is injured, damaged, or defective. mend implies making whole or sound something broken, torn, or injured.
    • mended the torn dress
repair applies to the fixing of more extensive damage or dilapidation.
    • repaired the back steps
patch implies an often temporary fixing of a hole or break with new material.
    • patch worn jeans
rebuild suggests making like new without completely replacing.
    • a rebuilt automobile engine
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repair

noun

Definition of repair

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

First Known Use of repair

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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repair

verb

Definition of repair

repaired; repairing; repairs
intransitive verb
1 a : to betake oneself : go
  • repaired to the judge's chambers
b : to come together : rally
2 obsolete : return

Origin and Etymology of repair

Middle English, from Anglo-French repairer to go back, return from Late Latin repatriare to go home again, from Latin re- + patria native country — more at expatriate

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repair

noun

Definition of repair

1 : the act of repairing : resort
2 : a popular gathering place

First Known Use of repair

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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REPAIR Defined for Kids

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repair

verb re·pair \ ri-ˈper \

Definition of repair for Students

repaired; repairing
1 : to put back in good condition : fix
  • Can you repair this broken toy?
2 : to make up for
  • I can't repair the damage I did to our friendship.
2

repair

noun

Definition of repair for Students

1 : the act or process of putting back in good condition
2 : 1condition 1
  • The house is in good repair.

Medical Dictionary

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repair

transitive verb re·pair \ ri-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r \

medical Definition of repair

: to restore to a sound or healthy state
  • a surgical procedure to repair damaged tissue
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repair

noun

medical Definition of repair

1 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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