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.
Tags: home, work