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repair

repair

Meaning of repair

restore function

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Pronunciation
British English/tə rɪˈpeə/
American English/rɪˈpɛr/
Russian transcription[rʲemɐnˈtʲirovətʲ]
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repair with English translation

repair usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Can you repair the broken oven this afternoon?

Можно ли сегодня отремонтировать сломанный духовой шкаф?

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The handyman will repair the kitchen sink tomorrow.

Сантехник завтра будет ремонтировать кухонную раковину.

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repair belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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repair synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between repair / fix / renovate / refurbish / overhaul / restore

🇬🇧English

More informal and versatile; to make something work or solve a problem

B1Very Often

Can you fix my phone screen?

R
🇬🇧English
renovate

To update or modernize a building or room, often by making substantial changes

B2Often

They plan to renovate the kitchen next month.

R
🇬🇧English
refurbish

To renovate and equip again, often used for commercial or technical contexts

C1Often

The company refurbished its London office last year.

O
🇬🇧English
overhaul

A thorough examination and major repair or reworking of a system or machine

C1Often

The engine was completely overhauled before the trip.

🇬🇧English

To bring something back to its previous condition, often used for art, buildings

C1Often

They restored the old church to its former glory.

P
🇬🇧English
patch

To make a temporary or partial repair, often small or improvised

B2Often

He patched the tyre with a repair kit.

🇬🇧English

To perform routine maintenance or checks to keep equipment running

B2Often

I need to service my car before the trip.

🇬🇧English

To keep something in good condition through regular care; preventative focus

B1Very Often

They maintain the heating system annually.

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How to pronounce repair and what this word means

repair means repair. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce repair

/tə rɪˈpeə/

repair translation

repair

repair examples

Can you repair the broken oven this afternoon?

repair transcription

/tə rɪˈpeə/, /rɪˈpɛr/

Questions about this word

repair meaning: what does it mean?

restore function

repair pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

repair is pronounced as /tə rɪˈpeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

repair definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Can you repair the broken oven this afternoon? Translation: Можно ли сегодня отремонтировать сломанный духовой шкаф?

Is repair part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, repair can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is repair part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, repair can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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