Patch up Meaning in English
expression
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 - repararPortuguese (BR): consertar - reconciliar-se - remendarPortuguese (PT): remendar - reconciliar-se - resolverChinese (Simplified): 修补 - 修复 - 和解Chinese (Traditional): 修補 - 修復 - 和解Hindi: सुधारना - सुलह करनाArabic: إصلاح - تصالحBengali: জোড়াতালি দেওয়া - মিটমাট করাRussian: залатать - уладитьJapanese: 応急処置をする - 仲直りするVietnamese: vá tạm - hàn gắn (mối quan hệ)Korean: 대충 고치다 - 화해하다Turkish: geçici olarak onarmak - arayı düzeltmekUrdu: عارضی طور پر مرمت کرنا - صلح صفائی کرناIndonesian: 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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