repair

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈpɛə(r)/ AmE /rɪˈper/

verb / noun en → es

past repaired pp repaired ing repairing

1 FIX [transitive] A2

to mend or put something that is broken back into working order

arreglar, reparar, poner en orden

  • repair something

Collocations repair a car · repair a roof

  • The mechanic repaired the engine.

    El mecánico arregló el motor.

2 RESTORE [transitive] B1

to put something back into its original condition or state after it has been damaged, destroyed, or lost

restaurar, reconstruir, reparar

  • repair damage

Collocations repair a relationship · repair an image

  • They are trying to repair the damage caused by the scandal.

    Están tratando de reparar el daño causado por el escándalo.

3 REPAIR [uncountable] B1

the process of fixing or putting something back into working order

reparación, arreglo, restauración

  • carry out a repair

Collocations car repairs · home repairs

  • The car needs urgent repair.

    El coche necesita reparación urgente.

1 REPAIR [countable] B2

the process of fixing or putting something back into working order (noun form)

reparación, arreglo, restauración

  • a repair

Collocations major repairs · minor repairs

  • The house needs a lot of repairs.

    La casa necesita muchas reparaciones.

Phrasal verbs

repair to GO TO C1

dirigirse a, ir hacia

  • He repaired to his room.

    Se retiró a su habitación.

repair for PREPARE FOR C1

prepararse para, arreglarse para

  • She repaired for the evening party.

    Se preparó para la fiesta de la noche.

Idioms

repair to something C1

dirigirse a algo, ir hacia algo

  • He repaired to the library.

    Se dirigió a la biblioteca.

repair for something C1

prepararse para algo, arreglarse para algo

  • She repaired for the interview.

    Se preparó para la entrevista.