Repair to

verb

To go somewhere.

After the meal, we repaired to the drawing room for coffee.
Visual representation of "repair to" - To go somewhere

Often appears as...

  • repair to the drawing room
  • repair to the dining room

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To go back.

The director repaired to his office after the meeting.
Visual representation of "repair to" - To go back

Often appears as...

  • repair to the office
  • repair to the headquarters

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To move towards a place in a group.

The party repaired to the garden to enjoy the summer's afternoon.
Visual representation of "repair to" - To move towards a place in a group

Often appears as...

  • repair to the garden
  • repair to the theatre

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To go somewhere.

After the meal, we repaired to the drawing room for coffee.
Visual representation of "repair to" - To go somewhere

Often appears as...

  • repair to the drawing room
  • repair to the dining room

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To go back.

The director repaired to his office after the meeting.
Visual representation of "repair to" - To go back

Often appears as...

  • repair to the office
  • repair to the headquarters

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To move towards a place in a group.

The party repaired to the garden to enjoy the summer's afternoon.
Visual representation of "repair to" - To move towards a place in a group

Often appears as...

  • repair to the garden
  • repair to the theatre

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "repair to"
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Archaic Usage

Remember 'repair to' is rarely used in modern English, but found in classic literature.

Illustration for Archaic Usage
In the novel, characters repaired to the salon for discussions.
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Leisurely Movement

'Repair to' often suggests moving leisurely, not hurriedly, to another place.

Illustration for Leisurely Movement
They repaired to the veranda for the evening breeze.
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Following Events

Used when moving to another place following an event like a meal or meeting.

Illustration for Following Events
Guests repaired to the lounge after the ceremony.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Archaic Usage

Remember 'repair to' is rarely used in modern English, but found in classic literature.

Illustration for Archaic Usage
In the novel, characters repaired to the salon for discussions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Leisurely Movement

'Repair to' often suggests moving leisurely, not hurriedly, to another place.

Illustration for Leisurely Movement
They repaired to the veranda for the evening breeze.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Following Events

Used when moving to another place following an event like a meal or meeting.

Illustration for Following Events
Guests repaired to the lounge after the ceremony.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Archaic Usage

Remember 'repair to' is rarely used in modern English, but found in classic literature.

Illustration for Archaic Usage
In the novel, characters repaired to the salon for discussions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Leisurely Movement

'Repair to' often suggests moving leisurely, not hurriedly, to another place.

Illustration for Leisurely Movement
They repaired to the veranda for the evening breeze.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Following Events

Used when moving to another place following an event like a meal or meeting.

Illustration for Following Events
Guests repaired to the lounge after the ceremony.
Visual representation of the word "Repair to"

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