patching up
ˈpætʃɪŋ ʌp
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Definition of patching up - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
conflict resolutionthe process of resolving a conflict
  • Their patching up after the argument was a relief to everyone.
reconciliation settlement
2.
repairact of repairing something quickly or temporarily
  • The patching up of the old fence was necessary.
fixing mending repairing

Adjective

1.
repairin the process of being repaired
  • The patching up efforts were visible on the old building.
fixing mending repairing
2.
relationshipresolving or mending a relationship
  • They are patching up their friendship after the argument.
mending reconciling
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Examples of patching up in a sentence

  • The patching up of the dispute was necessary.
  • Patching up the roof was a quick fix.
  • The patching up of the tire saved the day.
  • The patching up process took longer than expected.
  • Patching up work was evident on the damaged road.
  • They spent the weekend patching up their marriage.

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  1. French:réconciliation, en réparation, ...
  2. German:Versöhnung, reparaturbedürftig, ...
  3. Italian:riconciliazione, in riparazione, ...
  4. Spanish:reconciliación, averiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:reconciliação, em reparação, ...
  6. Chinese:和解, 修补中的, ...
  7. Japanese:和解, 修理中の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصَالَحَة, قَيْد الإِصْلاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִשּׁוּב סִכְסוּךְ, מְתֻקָּן, ...
  10. Russian:примирение, восстановительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:примирення, ремонтний, ...
  12. Hindi:सुलह, मरम्मताधीन, ...
patch up
pætʃ ʌp

Definition of patch up - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
repairmend or repair something that is torn or damaged
  • She managed to patch up her old jeans quite nicely..
fix up mend
2.
reconciliationresolve a disagreement or conflict
  • They patched up their differences after the argument.
mend reconcile resolve
3.
quick fixmend something quickly without thoroughness
  • She patched up the broken vase before guests arrived.
fix mend repair
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Examples of patch up in a sentence

  • They decided to patch up their differences and move on.
  • They decided to patch up their friendship over coffee.
  • The siblings patched up their quarrel before dinner.
  • He patched up the leaky roof before the storm hit.
  • They patched up their differences over a cup of coffee.

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  1. French:raccommoder, réconcilier, ...
  2. German:flicken, kitten, ...
  3. Italian:aggiustare, appianare, ...
  4. Spanish:remendar, resolver, ...
  5. Portuguese:remendar, resolver, ...
  6. Chinese:修补, 和解, ...
  7. Japanese:修理する, 和解する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَصْلَحَ, أنهى الخلاف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְטַלֵּא, לְהַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:чинить, урегулировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:латати, миритися, ...
  12. Hindi:पैबंद लगाना, सुलझाना, ...

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