Patch up
verb
To fix or repair something temporarily.
After the storm, we had to patch up the roof.
Often appears as...
- patch up a relationship
- patch up a roof
verb
To resolve or settle disagreements or arguments.
He tried to patch up their quarrel before it got out of hand.
Often appears as...
- patch up differences
- patch up a quarrel
verb
To provide medical treatment, especially in an emergency situation.
The paramedics patched up the injured hiker before taking him to the hospital.
Often appears as...
- patch up a wound
- patch up an injury
verb
To fix or repair something temporarily.
After the storm, we had to patch up the roof.
Often appears as...
- patch up a relationship
- patch up a roof
verb
To resolve or settle disagreements or arguments.
He tried to patch up their quarrel before it got out of hand.
Often appears as...
- patch up differences
- patch up a quarrel
verb
To provide medical treatment, especially in an emergency situation.
The paramedics patched up the injured hiker before taking him to the hospital.
Often appears as...
- patch up a wound
- patch up an injury
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Fix
Use 'patch up' when something is fixed for a short time, not permanently.
We'll need to patch up the tire to make it to the garage.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Objects
'Patch up' is often used for physical repairs, like clothes or roofs.
I patched up my jeans instead of buying new ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Usage
Common in everyday speech, not formal. Can be used metaphorically.
Don't worry, we'll patch up this issue soon.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Fix
Use 'patch up' when something is fixed for a short time, not permanently.
We'll need to patch up the tire to make it to the garage.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Objects
'Patch up' is often used for physical repairs, like clothes or roofs.
I patched up my jeans instead of buying new ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Usage
Common in everyday speech, not formal. Can be used metaphorically.
Don't worry, we'll patch up this issue soon.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Fix
Use 'patch up' when something is fixed for a short time, not permanently.
We'll need to patch up the tire to make it to the garage.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Objects
'Patch up' is often used for physical repairs, like clothes or roofs.
I patched up my jeans instead of buying new ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Usage
Common in everyday speech, not formal. Can be used metaphorically.
Don't worry, we'll patch up this issue soon.
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