repair
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /rɪˈpeə(r)/US /rɪˈper/
Meaning
noun
an act of repairing something
“They agreed to pay the costs of any repairs.”
verb
to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
“to repair a car/television”
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“Atom by atom, we'll assemble small machines that can enter cell walls and make repairs.”
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