repair — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

repair (/rɪˈpeər/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /rɪˈpeər/

Meaning

Meaning: fixing of damage

The act of fixing something that is broken or damaged.

Examples

🗣 The phone repair cost almost as much as a new one, so he decided to upgrade instead.

Etymology

From Old French ‘reparer’, from Latin ‘reparare’ (to make ready again).

How & Where It’s Used

Used as noun and verb for mending broken objects or relationships.

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Tags: home, work

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