Patch up Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To fix or repair something quickly, often in a temporary way. Also used to mean making peace or improving a relationship after a disagreement.

Usage & Nuances

Informal phrase. Commonly used for both physical repairs ('patch up a tire') and relationships ('patch up after a fight'). Suggests a quick or incomplete fix. Not used for large-scale professional repairs.

• Spanish: arreglar - reconciliarse - reparar
• Portuguese (BR): consertar - reconciliar-se - remendar
• Portuguese (PT): remendar - reconciliar-se - resolver
• Chinese (Simplified): 修补 - 修复 - 和解
• Chinese (Traditional): 修補 - 修復 - 和解
• Hindi: सुधारना - सुलह करना
• Arabic: إصلاح - تصالح
• Bengali: জোড়াতালি দেওয়া - মিটমাট করা
• Russian: залатать - уладить
• Japanese: 応急処置をする - 仲直りする
• Vietnamese: vá tạm - hàn gắn (mối quan hệ)
• Korean: 대충 고치다 - 화해하다
• Turkish: geçici olarak onarmak - arayı düzeltmek
• Urdu: عارضی طور پر مرمت کرنا - صلح صفائی کرنا
• Indonesian: menambal - berdamai

Example Sentences

They tried to patch up the hole in the wall.

basic

The doctor will patch up your knee.

basic

After the argument, they want to patch up their friendship.

basic

Let’s patch up our differences and move on.

natural

He managed to patch up things with his brother after years.

natural

We don’t always have time to fully fix things, but we can patch up for now.

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