repair

US /rɪˈper/

UK /rɪˈpeə(r)/

A2

noun

  • How well cared for a thing is; physical condition
  • Action to fix or restore something that is broken

verb

  • To fix or restore something that is broken
  • To fix or correct the damage that one has caused

Examples

to carry out repairs to the railway track

The gearbox was damaged beyond repair.