English · Daily Life
repair
/rɪˈpeər/
[/rɪˈpeər/]
fixing of damage
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of fixing something that is broken or damaged.
Example
The phone repair cost almost as much as a new one, so he decided to upgrade instead.
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.