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

1. a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance