I.verbCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
beyond repair/control/belief etc (=impossible to repair, control, believe etc)
▪ Scott’s equipment was damaged beyond repair.
▪ The town centre had changed beyond all recognition.
▪ Due to circumstances beyond our control, the performance has had to be cancelled.
repair the damage
▪ The cost of repairing the damage could be around £300 million.
running repairs
sth’s state of repair/preservation
▪ School buildings should be kept in a good state of repair.
undergo repairs/restoration
▪ The ship is currently undergoing extensive repairs.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
bridge
▪ For there is a tremendous difference between, let us say, repairing a bridge and building one.
▪ In essence, the effect is a little like repairing the bridges on the Rhine River after the war.
▪ The Jacobites in fact opted for Crossford, where they repaired the bridge, and on 1 December marched on to Macclesfield.
building
▪ After many disputes involving privileges and revenues of the See, he set about repairing the buildings in the diocese.
▪ For there is a tremendous difference between, let us say, repairing a bridge and building one.
▪ Our first step was to set up an independent trust to repair the building.
car
▪ I ask for assistance to repair my car.
▪ Ultimately, motorists will have to repair their cars or lose their registration.
▪ Employing mechanics at, say, £3 per hour the workshop repairs cars for a charge of £10 per hour.
▪ It took longer to repair her car than it did to undo her marriage, she says.
cost
▪ The cost of repairing such defects comes under the maintenance of the plant.
▪ Coding cost is nearly irrelevant compared to the cost of repairing error-prone modules.
▪ The seller offered to meet half the cost of repairing the dynamo.
▪ There was no reason to put in temporary facilities months ahead of time because of the cost of maintaining and repairing them.
▪ After a few weeks other problems appeared and the plaintiff sued for the cost of repairing them.
▪ So far, it has emerged that the cost of repairing damaged roads will alone hit the £1m mark.
▪ It was estimated that the cost of repairing damaged roads alone will run to £1m.
damage
▪ The damage had been repaired before delivery to the dealer -; at a cost of £50.
▪ It is hoped that the worst of the damage will be repaired over the next two to three years.
▪ Even with the outside damage repaired the house on the Rose Hill estate is hardly inviting.
house
▪ I wonder why they didn't repair the house.
▪ Even with the outside damage repaired the house on the Rose Hill estate is hardly inviting.
▪ When people employ a builder to repair their house, they will probably want to agree a price beforehand.
operation
▪ He spent several weeks in hospital, and needed three operations to repair his damaged liver.
▪ Willis underwent two operations by Patzakis to repair the injury, which involved controlling the infection and transplanting bone from his pelvis.
▪ When she was thirty-six, she had had an operation to repair a uterine prolapse.
▪ Once here he will have an operation to repair a cleft palate by plastic surgeon Charles Viva.
road
▪ Sir William Horne, salter, left 500 marks for repairing the road to Cambridge.
▪ And as soon as that happens, Mr Lee can think about getting his scooter repaired and on the road again.
▪ So far, it has emerged that the cost of repairing damaged roads will alone hit the £1m mark.
▪ It was estimated that the cost of repairing damaged roads alone will run to £1m.
roof
▪ Check and repair the roof, woodwork, windows, doors, pointing, plumbing, heating, and so on.
surgery
▪ Roebuck's ankle required surgery to repair the lateral and medial ligaments.
▪ HOUSTONRight before Geni Hefner had plastic surgery to repair her battered face, she sat in her apartment and recalled the horror.
▪ A Flight Lieutenant underwent surgery to repair a broken blood vessel in the brain.
▪ Louis in the Royce Clayton deal, underwent arthroscopic surgery last Saturday to repair a small tear in his pitching shoulder.
▪ She still faces further surgery to repair her eyelids, which we re partially destroyed and do not fully close.
wall
▪ They needed to repair the crumbling walls of their draughty homes, too.
▪ Even if the masonry wall is so unstable it is moving, it can be repaired and the walls made safe.
▪ One particularly curious example was found this year by a warden repairing a wall at Studland in Dorset.
▪ Not only were tables and ceilings repaired, walls painted, and floors patched, but a special project began as well.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ Builders spent several weeks repairing the roof.
▪ How much will it cost to have the TV repaired?
▪ Jones had cosmetic surgery to repair the damage to his face.
▪ The first step in repairing a relationship is a willingness to communicate.
▪ The plane was too badly damaged to be repaired.
▪ They had to move out while the condo was being repaired.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ He spent several weeks in hospital, and needed three operations to repair his damaged liver.
▪ I want to learn how to repair shoes.
▪ It can repair the shattered beliefs and, sometimes, the ailing soul of an organization gone awry.
▪ So he repaired the sidewalks in the other two areas, but left residents of the third to walk in the mud.
▪ The roof will need to be repaired and properly flashed to the new chimney.
▪ The streets would be swept clear, the buildings replaced and rebuilt or repaired.
▪ Willis underwent two operations by Patzakis to repair the injury, which involved controlling the infection and transplanting bone from his pelvis.
II.nounCOLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
bad
▪ It is everywhere you turn, often in bad repair.
▪ A bad repair or inadequate flashing could lead to a major leak.
▪ Some cars were in such a bad state of repair that standing passengers were banned on them.
essential
▪ They waste our public services, and essential repairs are not carried out.
▪ A full service history is essential and mechanical repair can be expensive, so shop around for the top examples.
▪ The house itself had been fully redecorated and essential repairs carried out, and the family was in occupation.
▪ The owners say they need more cash for essential repairs.
extensive
▪ Over the past 2 years it has been subject to extensive repairs and its site to archaeological investigation.
▪ Despite extensive repairs Mr Hall claims the steering problem is still present.
good
▪ School buildings should be kept in a good state of repair and appearance.
▪ Or Arthur McAlister; who had taken the responsibility of having their lawn mowed and keeping the house in good repair.
▪ Drains: A properly constructed system, in good repair, does not normally require cleaning.
▪ Be satisfied with the best repair job that you can manage under the circumstances.
▪ Alas, most of our exhibits aren't in anything like such a good state of repair.
▪ Preventative medicine and good health rather than repairs were his philosophy.
▪ The gallery is a very fine example and in good repair.
▪ Specific buildings, notably those on Castle Hill, including the cathedral and palaces, are restored and in good repair.
major
▪ Her desired outcome was a bit of money to help with major structural repairs.
▪ Note one of 252 Squadron's Beaufighters in the background undergoing major repair.
▪ Then there's the unexpected, like major repairs to your home or car.
▪ The Bort Authority has also invested £300 000 in major repairs.
▪ It may be that the old building needs major repairs.
▪ Stirling, Cooper and Seekings headed for Benina which they knew from past experience was a major repair base.
minor
▪ It would apparently only require minor repairs plus a reliable water supply to put the mill back into operation.
▪ Be prepared for minor repairs on the road.
▪ Repair Best done by professionals, but some minor repairs can be safely undertaken at home.
▪ John carried out some minor repairs to the roof, but the bad weather prevented him from tackling any major work.
▪ The family's first stop at a garage for a minor repair led Jack into conversation with the proprietor.
▪ All reported faults will be investigated, and approved minor repairs will be undertaken.
▪ Investigate reported faults and undertake minor, approved repairs when identified.
▪ Aluminium parts, in the main, were all recoverable, requiring only cleaning and minor repairs.
necessary
▪ Carry out any necessary repairs to the greenhouse, and repaint it if needed, in dry weather.
▪ Beetle attack which has ceased requires little attention except for any necessary repairs to the damaged timbers.
▪ Then company staff worked late into the night to make necessary repairs.
▪ Please could you let me have a separate estimate for straightening this and doing any necessary repairs to the seat.
▪ Calcium is also necessary for repair and construction of cells.
▪ Normally the police then trace the owner through registration documents and the garage offers to do any necessary repairs.
poor
▪ The power station was in poor repair, and Smith set about installing new insulators and restoring good practice.
▪ The monument itself was in a poor state of repair and suffering the effects of age.
▪ So I cast around for somewhere else and we found this, in a very poor state of repair.
▪ Many of the Motherwells were in a poor state of repair, and had to be completely reconstructed.
▪ The main half-timbered building now forms part of a farm, and is in a poor state of repair.
▪ The fences on either side of the track were in poor repair and in April 1965 children were seen on the line.
▪ Councillors said they have been approached by a number of people about the poor repair of the road.
▪ In general, the mill is in a poor state of repair.
structural
▪ Her desired outcome was a bit of money to help with major structural repairs.
▪ Masonry walls have a lot more kinds of cracking, and some can require a structural repair.
▪ In 1987 a survey concluded that the theatre should shut immediately, to allow structural repairs, rewiring, refitting and restoration.
▪ The bulk of the money went on the addition of amenities and not on structural repairs.
▪ Last year a routine survey revealed that the bridge was in need of significant structural repair.
urgent
▪ More than £40,000 is needed to carry out urgent repairs to the tower.
▪ Airstrips, roads and bridges need urgent repair for the agencies to be able to reach people.
▪ Not until 1926 did servicing catch up with urgent repair needs.
▪ Are they aware that the South Park fencing is in urgent need of repair or replacement?
■ NOUN
bill
▪ Almost 40 percent of Britain's £8000 million annual building repair bill is spent on structures built since 1960.
▪ The International Olympic Committee probably would foot the repair bill, and the international track federation would pay travel costs.
▪ The overall repair bill for Saturday's blitz on Portadown could reach £15m.
▪ Good ones rarely include a final divorce hearing, no job, growing debt, massive car repair bills and looming poverty.
▪ And if this is not done the repair bill will escalate dramatically.
▪ The repair bill had come through Henry's letter box along with some Christmas cards.
▪ Unexpected repair bills, road tax and insurance also have to be paid.
▪ Different loads will produce different vehicle lives and different repair bills.
car
▪ She was accused of stopping payment on a car repair check.
▪ These provide a car repair workshop and facilities for woodworking, metal working, the construction trade and textiles.
▪ Wilson Emergency payments or services based on specific needs: car repair, relocation expenses, rent and other things.
▪ Good ones rarely include a final divorce hearing, no job, growing debt, massive car repair bills and looming poverty.
costs
▪ Industry sources say consequential loss claims could prove a greater burden than the building repair costs.
▪ Sierra said of the estimated repair costs.
▪ In addition, the software calculates damage estimates and building repair costs for any geographical area.
▪ In Los Angeles, maximum repair costs are based on the age of the car.
▪ Different repair schedules will produce different repair costs and different vehicle lives.
▪ A switch then typically would add about $ 300 to repair costs.
▪ I am still not convinced that they are as efficient at policing claims and repair costs as they could be.
▪ Prompt action by local people can not only prevent ultimate demolition, but also save many thousands of pounds in repair costs.
facility
▪ And the Limerick, Ireland plant will now be converted into a repair facility.
▪ Once again, the repair facilities had been improved to meet the demands of the Port users.
▪ Machinery figured largely in Cumbria and Wester Ross reflecting no doubt the distance from repair facilities.
job
▪ The damage meant a nine month repair job.
▪ You opted for the repair job.
▪ Canal companies tried to be self sufficient and carry out repair jobs in their own premises.
▪ Be satisfied with the best repair job that you can manage under the circumstances.
▪ The blacksmith was involved in many canal repair jobs.
service
▪ There's also a full repair service for guitars and amps, with valve amps a speciality.
▪ Don't buy any video equipment without a reliable guarantee of maintenance and repair services.
▪ Arrange reliable maintenance and repair services. 3 A guide to video software Broadcast television can be recorded off-air on to videotape.
shop
▪ There was a mushroom growth of grant-aided housing associations, community advice centres, radical theatre groups and co-operative bicycle repair shops.
▪ Then they would sell them to posses from a garage on Bruckner Boulevard that doubled as a muffler repair shop.
▪ By 0800 hours, most of the repair shops are humming as the tradesmen set about their various repair tasks.
▪ Most computer dealers and repair shops will charge $ 50 to $ 75 for the operation.
▪ No. 12 is a finishing repair shop.
▪ Upgrades to eight stations and a repair shop are also to be completed under the financing plan.
▪ Probably running a repair shop by now Or somebody's fleet.
▪ Allen works in a three-person auto repair shop in San Marcos.
work
▪ It is understood to have started when tarpaulin sheeting blew on to heaters drying a new resin coating on repair work.
▪ The owner told the boy to take a section of the car and do the repair work.
▪ Damage to the power sector was also limited, although emergency repair work was necessary.
▪ We all pass through this life as damaged goods, and the repair work is ongoing.
▪ It is said that there are surviving accounts of repair work done to the mill both in 1744-5 and 1751-3.
▪ It was unclear what type of nuclear testing and repair work the Point Loma facility might handle.
▪ Ministers are still discussing with the Royal Household the style of the repair work.
▪ Occasional maintenance and repair work will be necessary to keep large solar-cell arrays in top working order.
■ VERB
make
▪ The city is under an order from the state Department of Health Services to immediately begin making repairs.
▪ The belt tension tends to increase the boom damage but makes for easier repairs.
▪ Check chimney flues and heating equipment in summer and do maintenance, make repairs or replace an outmoded system.
▪ Carry a whistle and a spare length of rope which can be used for towing others or making repairs.
▪ And he can start making arrangements for the repair and rebuilding.
▪ That includes deciding on rental terms or arranging for others to make repairs.
need
▪ Airstrips, roads and bridges need urgent repair for the agencies to be able to reach people.
▪ A more reasonable view is that the law of demand is just fine, and the CardKrueger empirical analysis needs repairs.
▪ Are you prepared to take on something that needs repairs or not?
▪ His church urgently needs repair, and compulsory membership fees would help keep it out of debt.
▪ You may need to make other repairs, such as repointing or replacing damaged wood, siding or masonry before you caulk.
▪ The temple of the body needs an occasional repair.
▪ Rosenthal said it is vacant and needs lots of repairs.
require
▪ It would apparently only require minor repairs plus a reliable water supply to put the mill back into operation.
▪ Masonry walls have a lot more kinds of cracking, and some can require a structural repair.
▪ The pipes or cables must require repair or replacement due to accidental damage not due to wear and tear.
▪ Some old cracks will not move again and may require only a cosmetic repair.
▪ He said only a handful of the units have required significant repair.
undergo
▪ Note one of 252 Squadron's Beaufighters in the background undergoing major repair.
▪ The Atlantis boosters underwent the same repair procedure as those that launched Columbia.
▪ Subjects - 96 men undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair under general anaesthesia.
▪ The two others will be named this weekend after the boat has undergone repairs.
undertake
▪ To one side is a well equipped works which enables the railway to undertake repairs and refurbishment to high engineering standards.
▪ The mere fact that they are willing to undertake these repairs proves that they fear us.
▪ Or, in the case of a consent order, the wife might undertake to pay for repairs.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ Many ships dock at Kure Naval Base for repairs.
▪ Sanding is unnecessary if the repair is reasonably smooth.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ Factories were ordered to cut production levels and road repairs were halted in an effort to cut traffic jams.
▪ However, a $ 500 inspection revealed the building needed extensive asbestos abatement and repairs.
▪ It also offered other services, including credit repair.
▪ It was often out of repair.
▪ Millstone has removed all the radioactive fuel in the reactor to permit repairs.
▪ Ministers are still discussing with the Royal Household the style of the repair work.
▪ There was a mushroom growth of grant-aided housing associations, community advice centres, radical theatre groups and co-operative bicycle repair shops.