repair shop — A place where broken or damaged items are fixed or restored
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A place where broken or damaged items are fixed or restored
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈper ʃɑːp/
Example Sentences
- My laptop died right before my presentation, so I rushed to the repair shop like it was an emergency room.
- The repair shop owner can fix anything except his own marriage.
- I found a reliable repair shop that offers same-day service.
repair shop
NOUN[/rɪˈper ʃɑːp/]
A place where broken or damaged items are fixed or restored
A place where broken or damaged items are fixed or restored
At the repair shop, we care and share our finest care!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Repair derives from Latin 'reparare' (to prepare again, to restore), combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'parare' (to prepare). Shop originates from Old English 'sceoppa' (shed, booth, or store), likely from Proto-Germanic roots referring to a small structure or compartment.
Breakdown
Repair: re- (again) + parare (prepare, make ready). Shop: from Old English 'sceoppa' (storage shed or marketplace stall), possibly related to Proto-Germanic 'skup-' (compartment).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My laptop died right before my presentation, so I rushed to the repair shop like it was an emergency room.”
“The repair shop owner can fix anything except his own marriage.”
“I found a reliable repair shop that offers same-day service.”
“The repair shop charges $50 just to look at your device.”
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