Patch together
verb
To assemble something in a hurried or improvised way from whatever materials are available.
She managed to patch together a meal from the limited ingredients in her fridge.
Often appears as...
- patch together a plan
- patch together a solution
verb
To restore something damaged or worn out to a usable condition by repairing or adding new parts.
He patched together the old bike and started using it again.
Often appears as...
- patch together a bike
- patch together a machine
verb
To make peace or become friendly again after a disagreement or quarrel.
The two friends who had been fighting managed to patch things together.
Often appears as...
- patch together a relationship
- patch together a friendship
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To assemble something in a hurried or improvised way from whatever materials are available.
She managed to patch together a meal from the limited ingredients in her fridge.
Often appears as...
- patch together a plan
- patch together a solution
verb
To restore something damaged or worn out to a usable condition by repairing or adding new parts.
He patched together the old bike and started using it again.
Often appears as...
- patch together a bike
- patch together a machine
verb
To make peace or become friendly again after a disagreement or quarrel.
The two friends who had been fighting managed to patch things together.
Often appears as...
- patch together a relationship
- patch together a friendship
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Solution
Used when someone puts something together quickly using available resources, often temporarily.
We had to patch together a presentation overnight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Professional
The result might not be perfect or polished, as it's done with urgency or without planning.
The team patched together a demo for the unexpected client visit.
Pro Tip 3/3Makeshift Arrangement
Implies creativity or resourcefulness in difficult situations.
We patched together a makeshift tent from branches and tarps.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Solution
Used when someone puts something together quickly using available resources, often temporarily.
We had to patch together a presentation overnight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Professional
The result might not be perfect or polished, as it's done with urgency or without planning.
The team patched together a demo for the unexpected client visit.
Pro Tip 3/3Makeshift Arrangement
Implies creativity or resourcefulness in difficult situations.
We patched together a makeshift tent from branches and tarps.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Solution
Used when someone puts something together quickly using available resources, often temporarily.
We had to patch together a presentation overnight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Professional
The result might not be perfect or polished, as it's done with urgency or without planning.
The team patched together a demo for the unexpected client visit.
Pro Tip 3/3Makeshift Arrangement
Implies creativity or resourcefulness in difficult situations.
We patched together a makeshift tent from branches and tarps.
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