1re·pair 
/rɪˈpeɚ/ verb
re·pairs; re·paired; re·pair·ing /rɪˈpeɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix
▪ He repairs clocks. ▪ This old lawn mower isn't worth repairing. ▪ She repaired an old chest that was coming apart. ▪ He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee. ▪ There was no hope of repairing the damage—she had to buy a new car. 2 : to correct or improve (something, such as a relationship or reputation)
▪ The school is trying to repair its damaged reputation. ▪ Can their marriage be repaired?
▪ He repairs clocks. ▪ This old lawn mower isn't worth repairing. ▪ She repaired an old chest that was coming apart. ▪ He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee. ▪ There was no hope of repairing the damage—she had to buy a new car.
▪ The school is trying to repair its damaged reputation. ▪ Can their marriage be repaired?
— compare 3repair
— re·pair·able /rɪˈperəbəl/ adjective
▪ The computer is not repairable.
/rɪˈperəbəl/ adjective ▪ The computer is not repairable.
— re·pair·er /rɪˈperɚ/ noun, plural re·pair·ers [count]
▪ a repairer of clocks
/rɪˈperɚ/ noun, plural re·pair·ers [count] ▪ a repairer of clocks
