repair
Make whole again
Repair is to fix something that's broken, damaged, or not working properly: The mechanic repaired the transmission.
As a noun, it's the act of fixing or the work involved: The roof needs repair.
Something in good repair is well-maintained; beyond repair means too damaged to fix.
To repair a relationship is to mend it after conflict.
The formal phrase repair to means to go somewhere: They repaired to the drawing room—unrelated to fixing, from a different root meaning to return home.
Thread loop in fabric
- darnRepair by weaving
- sewJoin with thread
- patchMaterial covering damage
- needlePointed implement for sewing
thread · seam · tear · rip · hem · fabric · tailor · cobbler
Restore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
- rebuildRestore after damage
- reconstructBuild again from remains
- refinishApply new surface coating
recondition · reupholster · antique · conservation · preservation · vintage · original · patina
Tool for turning fasteners
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- toolkitCollection of implements
- patchMaterial covering damage
- glueBonding substance
tape · solder · adhesive · clamp · nuts · bolts · fasteners · sealant
Regaining what was lost
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- bandageWound covering strip
- suturesMedical wound closures
- stitchesThread fastening wounds
scar · tissue · bone · fracture · splint · cast · therapy · rehabilitation
Vehicle maintenance professional
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
- handymanVersatile home repairer
diagnostics · troubleshooting · parts · labor · warranty · estimate · quote · callout
Resolve a disagreement
- amendModify or correct
- apologizeAcknowledge a fault
- forgiveCease to blame
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
rift · trust · communication · mediation · counseling · resolve · heal · restore
Ongoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
calibration · preventive · routine · checkup · overhaul · cleaning · adjustment · reconditioning
stitch
Thread loop in fabric
needle · thread · seam · tear · rip · hem · fabric · tailor · cobbler · resole
refurbish
Restore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
- rebuildRestore after damage
- reconstructBuild again from remains
refinish · recondition · reupholster · antique · conservation · preservation · vintage · original · patina · woodwork
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- toolkitCollection of implements
- patchMaterial covering damage
glue · tape · solder · adhesive · clamp · nuts · bolts · fasteners · sealant · epoxy
recovery
Regaining what was lost
stitches · scar · tissue · bone · fracture · splint · cast · therapy · rehabilitation · regeneration
mechanic
Vehicle maintenance professional
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
handyman · diagnostics · troubleshooting · parts · labor · warranty · estimate · quote · callout · breakdown
reconcile
Resolve a disagreement
bridge · rift · trust · communication · mediation · counseling · resolve · heal · restore · reconnect
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
lubrication · calibration · preventive · routine · checkup · overhaul · cleaning · adjustment · reconditioning · care
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- customer servicecustomer service, service, apology, patience, callback
- maintenancepreventive maintenance, maintenance schedule, scheduled maintenance, handyman, tune-up
- Repair & Maintenancefix, mend, patch, restore, rebuild
- auto shopmechanic, oil change, brakes, tires, tire
- factory workfactory worker, assembly, assembly line, welding, assembly worker
repairdestruction
Act of completely ruining
breaking · wrecking · demolition · ruination · sabotage
repairdisrepair
Poor maintained condition
disorder · brokenness · dysfunction · dilapidation · ruin
- beyond repairDamaged past restoration
- repair shopBusiness that fixes things
- home repairFixing residential structures
- car repairsFixing vehicle problems
- foundation repairFixing structural base problems
- repair kitSupplies for mending
repaired, repairing, repairs, repairman, reparation, irreparable, reparable, repairer, repairers