repair shop
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Definition
Noun: A business establishment that focuses on fixing, restoring, and maintaining items that are broken, damaged, or not functioning correctly.
Usage
A "repair shop" is a place where skilled technicians diagnose problems and perform repairs. It is typically used with a modifier specifying the type of items repaired. - I took my laptop to the computer repair shop because it wouldn't turn on. - The bicycle repair shop fixed my flat tire in under an hour. - There's an excellent shoe repair shop on Main Street.
Advanced Usage
- "in the repair shop": Describes the state of an item currently being fixed.
- My car is in the repair shop for a brake inspection.
Variants and Related Words
- Repair shop is a compound noun. The word repair alone can be a noun (the act of fixing) or a verb (to fix).
- Service center: A similar term, often used for electronic or automotive repairs.
- Workshop: Can sometimes be used synonymously, though it often implies a place where building or crafting also occurs.
Synonyms
- Fix-it shop
- Repair service
- Maintenance shop
Related Phrases
- Under repair: Being fixed.
- The elevator is under repair.
- Beyond repair: Cannot be fixed.
- The old clock was damaged beyond repair.
Noun
- a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance