repair
Translation
repair, fix
Examples
The car is in for repair.
The car is in for repair.
The roof is in need of repair.
The roof is in need of repair.
The watch is beyond repair.
The watch is beyond repair.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is in for repair My laptop is in for repair.
((sth.)) is in need of repair The old bridge is in need of repair.
((sth.)) is beyond repair The watch was dropped and is beyond repair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fix, mend, restoration
Etymology
From Latin 'reparare', meaning 'to prepare again'. 're-' (again) + 'parare' (to prepare).
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 're-pair' two broken pieces of a plate to make them whole again.