2patch verb
patches; patched; patch·ing [+ obj] 1 : to cover a hole in (something) with a piece of material
▪ She patched (the hole in) the blanket. ▪ The fence needs to be patched. ▪ He patched (up) the roof. 2 : to connect (a person, telephone call, etc.) to a communication system especially for a short period of time
▪ They patched him into the conference call. — often + through ▪ The operator patched the call/caller through.
▪ She patched (the hole in) the blanket. ▪ The fence needs to be patched. ▪ He patched (up) the roof.
▪ They patched him into the conference call. — often + through ▪ The operator patched the call/caller through.
patch together [phrasal verb]
patch (something) together or patch together (something) : to put (something) together usually in a quick or careless way
▪ She patched a meal together from what was in the cupboard. ▪ They quickly patched together a new plan.
▪ She patched a meal together from what was in the cupboard. ▪ They quickly patched together a new plan.
patch up [phrasal verb] 1 patch (something) up or patch up (something) : to deal with (a problem, disagreement, etc.) in order to improve or repair a relationship
▪ They finally patched up [=settled] their differences. ▪ He is going to try to patch things up with his girlfriend. 2 patch (something or someone) up or patch up (something or someone) : to give quick and usually temporary medical treatment to (someone or something)
▪ The doctor patched him up, so he's going to be as good as new. ▪ She patched up his wounded arm. — see also 2patch 1 (above)
▪ They finally patched up [=settled] their differences. ▪ He is going to try to patch things up with his girlfriend.
▪ The doctor patched him up, so he's going to be as good as new. ▪ She patched up his wounded arm. — see also 2patch 1 (above)
