to fix the gap
- phrasal verb
:
reparar la brecha
- The builders need to fix the gap in the wall to prevent drafts from entering the house.
Examples
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"Move the dates to fix the gap."
Blog text (30) -
The technician will come to fix the gap in the roof before the rain starts.
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She used some wood filler to fix the gap between the two pieces of furniture.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To repair something so it works again
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2.5
To repair a hole or damaged area by adding a piece of material
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2.1
To try to make a damaged relationship or reputation better
50
3.9
To connect two people or groups to reduce a gap between them
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3.4
Mend a hole or tear by putting a piece of material over it
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1.4
To repair a break or hole in a surface so it is smooth and whole again
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to repair or close an opening' is directly derivable from 'fix' (to repair) combined with 'gap' (an opening); the definite article 'the' adds no idiomatic meaning. This is a straightforward verb + noun construction common across languages and standard English usage, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.
Etymology
The phrase fix the gap comes from the simple image of someone filling a small open space, like a handyman putting wood filler into the gap under a door to fix it. So, it means 'to repair or close an opening or space between two things'.