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repairs

Pronunciation: [rɪˈpɛrz]

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Learn how to use repairs in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “maintenance”

(noun) repairs refer to the actions taken to fix something that is broken or not working well. When a toy, a car, or a house has problems, people often need repairs to make them work again.

Example

The repairs on my bike helped it to ride smoothly again.

Example

The repairs on the old building were never completed, so it stayed damaged.

Example

What kind of repairs does your car need right now?

Context: “maintenance”

(verb) to repair means to fix something that is broken or damaged. It’s what you do when something isn't working right, like when you fix a hole in your shirt or a broken toy.

Example

I will repair my laptop this weekend because it won’t turn on.

Example

I cannot repair my friend’s broken bike because I don’t have the right tools.

Example

Can you repair this toy, or do we need to buy a new one?

How to pronounce repairs

Pronunciation: [rɪˈpɛrz]

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