repair

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: repairspast: repairedpp: repaireding: repairingcomp: nullsup: null

This term carries a connotation of restoration and utility, focusing on returning an object to its original functional state. It is most commonly used for mechanical, structural, or physical objects where there is a clear break or malfunction that can be rectified through labor and parts.

Countable when referring to a specific instance of fixing something (e.g., the repair took two hours). Uncountable when referring to the general state of being fixed or the process of maintenance (e.g., the car is under repair).

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[someone][something]

To restore something damaged or broken to a good condition.

"He needs to repair the leaky faucet."

Intransitive Verb

[something]

To return to a working state or be fixed.

"The old engine finally repaired after some tinkering."

Noun

[someone][something]

The action or process of fixing something.

"The roof is in desperate need of repair."

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