Repair
(verb)
- To put right (something that is broken or damaged).
- To restore to a good condition.
Origin:
Mid-15th century from old french reparer, from latin reparare, from re- 'again' + parare 'make ready'.
Examples:
- The mechanic is going to repair the engine of my car.
- She needs to repair her relationship with her father.
- He repaired the antique clock himself.
- They need to repair the roof of their house.
- I'm going to repair the fence around the garden.