lắp lại
Definition
- Verb:
- To reassemble: To put the parts of something back together after it has been taken apart.
- To refit / to reinstall: To fit or install a component or object back into its original or a new position.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh thợ đang lắp lại động cơ máy. (The mechanic is reassembling the engine.)
- Sau khi sơn, chúng tôi sẽ lắp lại cửa. (After painting, we will refit the door.)
- Bạn cần lắp lại pin đúng cách. (You need to reinstall the battery correctly.)
Advanced Usage
- The word implies a process of restoration to a previous state of assembly or function. It is often used in technical, mechanical, or repair contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Lắp ráp (v): to assemble (from parts).
- Công nhân lắp ráp linh kiện điện tử. (Workers assemble electronic components.)
Tháo lắp (v): to disassemble and assemble.
- Anh ấy thành thạo việc tháo lắp máy móc. (He is proficient at disassembling and assembling machinery.)
Synonyms
- Reassemble: To put together again.
- Refit: To repair or restore by installing new parts.
- Reinstall: To install again.
Notes on Usage
- "Lắp lại" is a compound of the verb "lắp" (to fit, to assemble) and the adverb "lại" (again, back). It explicitly denotes the repetition or reversal of the assembly action.
- It is not used for initial assembly; for that, use "lắp" or "lắp ráp".