to refix

Examples

• All

• She needed to refix the loose button that kept falling off her coat.

• After the first attempt failed, the plumber had to refix the leaking faucet.

• The mechanic promised to refix the engine if the problem returned.

• The technician refixed the software issue quickly.

• After the storm, they had to refix the damaged roof to prevent further leaks.

• The technician was called to refix the plumbing issue after the initial repair failed.

• If the brakes are still squeaking, we'll need to refix them to ensure safety.

Synonyms

R

to repair

vsto refix

365 1.0

To fix something that is broken or not working

is used when something is mended again after a previous mending

R

to redo

vsto refix

47 2.1

Do something again to fix mistakes or make it better

focuses on repeating a repair after a prior repair, not on general redoing

R

to rectify

vsto refix

45 6.0

To fix something that is wrong and make things right

is about repeating a physical mending after a prior attempt, not general correction

R

to reinstall

vsto refix

14 3.8

To put a program or device back so it works after you remove it for repair

is used for repeating a repair, not only for putting items back in place

R

to recondition

vsto refix

3 5.4

To fix something so it works well again

is about repeating a repair after an earlier repair, not deep full restoration

R

to repatch

vsto refix

• Specialized

1 6.1

To put a new patch on something already fixed or updated

is used for any repeated mending, not only adding small covers

R

to restitch

vsto refix

1 4.1

To sew a seam again to fix it when it comes apart

is used for repeating a repair in many ways, not only seam work

D

to doctor

vsto refix

1 4.8

To fix something that is torn or broken

is for repeating a mending after an earlier mending, not just part replacement

R

to resew

vsto refix

1 6.0

To sew something again after it comes loose

is for repeating a repair across items, not limited to needlework

R

to refasten

vsto refix

1 3.6

To attach something again so it stays in place

is for repeating a repair in many forms, not only for closing tasks

Antonyms

B

to break

∞ 1.0

To change a large bill into smaller bills

How Thorough

to rebuild

485 2.8

to restore

219 3.5

to refix

5.3

repair

352 2.3

to patch

151 2.5

to touch up

8 3.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology