to repair
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British pronunciation
/rɪˈpeə/

Definition & Meaning of "repair"

to repair
01

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Transitive: to repair sth
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Can you help me repair this torn book page with tape?
He knows how to repair bicycles, so he fixed mine.
02

to resolve an undesirable or problematic situation

Transitive: to repair an undesirable situation
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The manager worked to repair the strained relationship between team members.
The principal took steps to repair the school's reputation after a scandal.
03

to journey or travel to a destination

Intransitive: to repair somewhere
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The group of friends repaired to their favorite café after a long day of hiking.
After the conference ended, the attendees repaired to the hotel bar to continue their discussions.
04

to take action in order to compensate for the harm that one has caused

Transitive: to repair a damage caused
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The company repaired the environmental damage caused by the oil spill by funding cleanup efforts.
The company acknowledged its mistake and immediately took steps to repair the damage caused to its customers.
Repair
01

the act of fixing something to make it work again

repair definition and meaning
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a formal way of referring to the condition of something

03

a frequently visited place

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