repair

verb
UK: /rɪˈpeər/
US: /rɪˈper/

  1. To fix something that is broken or damaged.

    1. Can you repair my bike today? [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic had to repair the car's engine after the accident. [ ] [ ]

  2. To improve a bad situation or relationship.

    1. I need to repair my shoes. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are trying to repair the damage to their reputation after the scandal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remedy fix renovate restore mend
repair noun

  1. The act of fixing something that is broken or damaged.

    1. The car needs a repair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The repair to the bridge will take several weeks to complete. [ ] [ ]

  2. A part of something that has been fixed.

    1. This is a temporary repair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The repairs to the old building were extensive and costly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repair" in English means: To fix something that is broken or damaged., To improve a bad situation or relationship..

The phonetic transcription of "repair" is /rɪˈpeər/ in British English and /rɪˈper/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repair": remedy, fix, renovate, restore, mend.

Example usage of "repair": "Can you repair my bike today?". More examples on the page.