repair

Definition

  • verb: to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition
  • verb: to betake oneself
  • verb: to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  • synonyms: fix, go, return

Examples

  • The roof is in need of 'repair'. [=the roof needs to be repaired; the roof is damaged, in poor condition, etc.]

  • The car was damaged 'beyond repair'. [=the car was so damaged that it could not be repaired]

  • His job is to keep the buildings in good 'repair'. [=in good condition]

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, he's out of surgery. But the hematoma was very large. We had to perform a craniotomy, drain it And repair the bleed. What does that mean? Will he recover? Well, it's too soon to tell. Come on, doctor. You've seen a thousand (..)
    2015 TvShow: Homeland Title: A False Glimmer Season: 5 Episode 12
  • (..) Many years ago... it was a time of plague. Some of the other prisoners attacked Bane. The doctor's fumbling attempts to repair the damage... left him in perpetual agony. - The mask holds the pain at bay. - Bane... was the child you spoke of? He was born here? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) and yet, you delay. The "Enterprise" is immaterial. lt won't even make it out of the Neutral Zone. And in two days, the Federation will be crippled beyond repair. Does that satisfy you? For the moment. And when l return, you and l shall have a little talk about showing proper respect. (..)
    2002 Star Trek: Nemesis