To repair
Example: He repairs the device using basic tools at home
Definition
"To repair" means to fix or restore something that is broken, damaged, or not functioning properly. It involves making necessary adjustments or replacements to bring the item back to a good or working condition, as in 'He repairs the device using basic tools at home.'
Etymology
The word "to repair" comes from the Old French 'reparer,' which means to restore or fix. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin 'reparare,' meaning to prepare again or restore. Did you know? The root 'parare' in Latin means to prepare, so repairing is essentially preparing something anew.
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"To repair" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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