n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to mend, cover, or fill up a hole or weak spot in
2 : to provide with a patch
3 a : to make of patches or fragments b : to mend or put together especially in hasty or shabby fashion ― usually used with up c : to apply a patch to (a computer program)
4 a : to connect (as circuits) by a patch cord b : to connect (as a person or message) to a communication system especially temporarily <they patch ed him into the conference call>
synonyms see MEND