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bike repair

bike repair

1 2.3
Work to fix and take care of bicycles
  • noun
  • /baɪk rɪˈpɛr/
translation icon : reparación de bicicletas
  • I learned how to do basic bike repair so I can fix my own flat tires.
  • teach bike repair

Examples

  • Among its accomplishments, the department opened a new bike center that provides bike repair services, a retail store, secure bike parking, shower facilities, classes, and an electronic bike trip-planning kiosk.

    Blog text (15)

  • We noticed a bike repair store and shop.

    Blog text (14)

  • I note at least one new building includes a bike repair space and direct access to a bike trail.

    Blog text (16)

  • They host free weekly bike repair workshops and classes, in both Brooklyn and Manhattan, as well as group rides that are open to all.

    Blog text (10)

  • He works at a community center that offers free bike repair services every Saturday.

  • During the workshop, we practiced bike repair techniques and learned about proper maintenance.

Synonyms

fix
vsbike repair
76 1.0

An action that makes something work again

is about upkeep and repair specifically for a particular kind of personal transport
fixing
vsbike repair
24 1.9

Repairing something to make it work again

is limited to maintaining and repairing a specific kind of personal transport

How Thorough

overhaul
73 5.1
bike repair
1 2.3
tune-up
10 4.1

Surface Forms

bike repair singular
bike repairs plural

Morphology

bike + repair

The meaning 'process or activity of maintaining and fixing bicycles' is directly and compositionally derived from 'bike' (bicycle) + 'repair' (act of restoring working condition). This follows a common noun + noun compound pattern that is cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Bike repair gives a simple picture: a person with a toolbox fixing a flat tire or tightening a chain on a bicycle. That's why bike and repair together mean 'work fixing and taking care of bicycles'.