Looking for the meaning of the word REPAIR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REPAIR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Repair
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French reparer, from Latin reparare, from re- ‘back’ + parare ‘make ready’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈpɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition
Short Definition:restore something damaged, faulty, or worn to good condition
Examples:- faulty electrical appliances should be repaired by an electrician
Word: Repair
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈpɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of repairing something
Short Definition:action of repairing something
Examples:- the truck was beyond repair
- the abandoned house they bought needs repairs
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