repair
verb [ T ]
uk/rɪˈpeər/ usto get something that is damaged or broken back into good condition, or to make something that is not working correctly work again:
He recommended a local company that repairs computers.
get/have sth repaired Breakdown cover is not expensive, if you compare the cost of getting your car repaired and possibly shipped back home.
It is going to cost $5,000 to repair the damage caused by the storm.
to do something to make a bad situation better:
The industry is still struggling to repair the damage of repeated scandals.
repair
noun [ C or U ]
uk/rɪˈpeər/ usthe act of doing something to put something that is broken or damaged back into good condition or to make it work again:
emergency/essential/necessary repairs
extensive/major/minor repairs
a repair bill/repair costs
a car repair shop
carry out/do/make repairs They have a garage where mechanics change oil, perform tune-ups and do repairs.
repairs to sth The landlord failed to carry out the necessary repairs to the apartment.
beyond repair
something that is beyond repair is damaged so much that it cannot be repaired or that nothing can be done to help:
The public image of the brand may be damaged beyond repair.
The carpet was beyond repair, so the insurance company paid for a new one.
in good/bad, etc. repair (also in a good/bad, etc. state of repair)
in good/bad, etc. condition:
The fences on either side of the track were in poor repair.
under repair
being repaired:
This section of the road will be under repair until January.
See also
credit repair
home repair
running repairs