patch up

pætʃ ʌp
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Translation of patch up into German

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.

repair

mend or repair something that is torn or damaged
  • She managed to patch up her old jeans quite nicely..Sie schaffte es, ihre alten Jeans ziemlich gut zu flicken
2.

reconciliation

resolve a disagreement or conflict
  • They patched up their differences after the argument.Sie legten ihre Differenzen nach dem Streit bei.
3.

quick fix

mend something quickly without thoroughness
  • She patched up the broken vase before guests arrived.Sie flickte die zerbrochene Vase, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
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Synonyms and analogies of patch up in English

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.

Translations of "patch up" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
flickenv.

Let's patch up that old blanket instead of tossing it away.

Lass uns die alte Decke flicken, anstatt sie wegzuwerfen.

reparierenv.

The handyman will patch up the damaged fence before the guests arrive.

Der Handwerker wird den beschädigten Zaun reparieren, bevor die Gäste kommen.

zusammenflickenv.

So, let's look for anything we can patch up and use,

Wir sehen mal, was wir zusammenflicken und benutzen können.

kittenv.

He apologized first to try and patch up the rift between them.

Er entschuldigte sich zuerst, um den Riss zwischen ihnen zu kitten.

verarztenv.

Regroup, patch up, then back to business as usual.

Neu formieren, verarzten, dann zurück zur Normalität.

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Other translations for patch up:

  • versöhnenv.

patch up: Examples and translations in context

My mom will patch up the split in the couch cushion this weekend.

Meine Mutter wird am Wochenende den Riss im Sofakissen flicken.

The tailor can easily patch up the ripped seam on my dress in no time.

Der Schneider kann die gerissene Naht an meinem Kleid schnell flicken.

Probably repair sheds where they patch up everything we do to them.

Vermutlich flicken sie dort alles zusammen, was wir ihnen so antun.

We don't just patch up patients and leave them to die.

Wir flicken Patienten nicht nur zusammen und lassen sie sterben.

I will patch up your tires in five minutes.

Ich flicke Ihre Reifen in fünf Minuten.

I'll patch up the gaps in the fence to keep the dog from escaping.

Ich werde die Lücken im Zaun flicken, damit der Hund nicht entwischt.

Don't worry, I'll patch up the punctured tire so we can continue our trip.

Keine Sorge, ich werde den durchlöcherten Reifen flicken, damit wir unsere Reise fortsetzen können.

That'll help them patch up their own clothing.

Dann könnten sie ihre Kleidung selber flicken.

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patch things up
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