under repair — in the process of being fixed or restored
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in the process of being fixed or restored
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndər rɪˈper/
Example Sentences
- The WiFi is under repair, so I'm using my phone as a hotspot... and my data is crying.
- The coffee machine is under repair - basically, Monday just got worse.
- The library computer is under repair until next week.
under repair
NOUN[/ˈʌndər rɪˈper/]
in the process of being fixed or restored
in the process of being fixed or restored
After prepare comes repair, now I declare it's ready to share!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'under repair' combines the preposition 'under' (meaning beneath or in the process of) with the verb 'repair' (to fix or restore). The expression emerged from the metaphorical sense of something being 'beneath' the repair process, evolving to denote the state of actively undergoing repairs or maintenance.
Breakdown
under- (beneath, in the process of) + repair (from Old French reparer, meaning to restore or fix; ultimately from Latin re- (again) + parare (to prepare or make ready))
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The WiFi is under repair, so I'm using my phone as a hotspot... and my data is crying.”
“The coffee machine is under repair - basically, Monday just got worse.”
“The library computer is under repair until next week.”
“My heart is under repair after watching that sad movie.”
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