repair verb (1) Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In re·​pair | \ ri-ˈper \ repaired; repairing; repairs Definition of repair (Entry 1 of 4) transitive verb 1a: to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : FIX repair a shoe b: to restore to a sound or healthy state : RENEW repair his strength 2: to make good : compensate for : REMEDY repair a gap in my reading intransitive verb : to make repairs repair noun (1) Definition of repair (Entry 2 of 4) 1a: an instance or result of repairing b: the act or process of repairing c: the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations 2a: relative condition with respect to soundness or need of repairing b: the state of being in good or sound condition repair verb (2) repaired; repairing; repairs Definition of repair (Entry 3 of 4) intransitive verb 1a: to betake oneself : GO repaired to the judge's chambers b: to come together : RALLY 2obsolete : RETURN repair noun (2) Definition of repair (Entry 4 of 4) 1: the act of repairing : RESORT 2: a popular gathering place