(of a cloth or fabric) To stitch or sew up
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The action of repairing something
“The cathedral was tragically devastated by fire, and the repairs will take several years to complete.”
The process of keeping something in good condition
“I have to take my car to the mechanic for some repairs.”
Plural for the relative physical condition of an object
“The boats are in such poor repair that they seldom venture far from port.”
Plural for a result of patching up cloth or fabric
“She spotted an obvious repair in the dress.”
To fix or repair something
“He would ingratiate himself with the locals, offering to repair their broken musical instruments.”
(of a cloth or fabric) To stitch or sew up
“The skilled seamstress would repair my torn favorite dress in no time.”
To put right (an unwelcome situation)
“The goodwill of our people sustains us as we rebuild our city and repair our spirits.”
To make amends for (damage done)
“He bought his wife a Chanel handbag, attempting to repair any damage their heated argument may have caused to their marriage.”
To return to a former condition of health or vigor
“It may take some time to repair your energy levels after a nasty bout with the flu.”
To transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
“I heard the visitors repair to their chambers.”
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