repair
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
To fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working correctly so that it is in good condition again.
The technician arrived to repair the broken air conditioner.
To return to a place or a state of being, often used in formal or archaic contexts.
The guests began to repair to the dining room for dinner.
Examples
The mechanic will repair the engine by tomorrow.
After the meeting, the delegates repair to their rooms.
The road is closed for emergency repair.
The shattered vase is unfortunately beyond repair.
Phrasal Verbs
repair to
go to a specific place, typically in a formal context
After the ceremony, the guests repaired to the drawing room for tea.