repair
see also BREAK, JOIN, SEW
- to work on sth that is broken or damaged to make it whole again, work better, etc: repair sth, mend sth, (informal) fix sth
How much will it cost to repair the car? ◎ Can you mend the hole in this jumper for me? ◎ Do you think it's possible to get this radio fixed?
- the work that you do to mend sth that is damaged: repair
This house needs extensive repairs.
- if sth is not damaged or is working well and does not need to be repaired, it is in good condition
- to work on sth that is old to improve its condition: do* sth up, restore sth, renovate sth; nouns (U): restoration, renovation
to restore an old cars ◎ The restoration of the palace took two years to complete. ◎ The hotel was renovated last year.
- to keep sth in good condition: maintain sth; noun (U): maintenance
- to make sure that a machine (for example, a car) is in good condition and to repair it if necessary: service sth; noun (C/U): service
Your gas fire should be serviced regularly. ◎ I have to take my car in for a service.
- to look at sth and change or repair it if necessary: overhaul sth; noun: overhaul
give the car a general overhaul
- to separate the parts of sth in order to mend it: take* sth to pieces, take* sth apart, (informal) take* sth to bits; opposite: put* sth back together
He's always taking his car to bits.
- an extra part that is used to replace a similar part that is old or damaged: spare part, spare
※ people who repair things
- a person who repairs sth: repairer
a shoe/watch repairer
- a person who repairs cars or other vehicles or other machines: mechanic
- a person who puts furniture, pictures and other works of art in good condition: restorer
a picture restorer ◎ a furniture restorer
- the activity of making or repairing things yourself: (BrE) DIY, do-it-yourself
a DIY enthusiast
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