v. 1 mend, patch (up); renew, put or set right, restore, fix (up), service, put (back) in or into working order, vamp, revamp, adjust Can you repair the tear in my trousers? I must remember to ask the garage to repair the brakes on my car
n. 2 mend, patch; restoration, fixing (up), servicing, improvement, adjustment, renovation, revamping, renewal The cost of the repairs to our roof after the storm was covered by our insurance 3 form, condition, fettle, state, working order, Colloq shape, Brit nick The engine, I'm afraid, has not been kept in good repair