repairs
Pronunciation: [rɪˈpɛrz]
Word
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?
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