repairer
/ri'peərə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who fixes or restores something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly: A "repairer" is a skilled worker whose job is to mend, fix, or restore items to a good condition.
Usage
- The word "repairer" is a countable noun. It typically refers to a person with specific technical skills. It is often used with a preceding noun to specify the type of items they fix (e.g., , ). It is a more formal or occupational term than the simpler "repair person" or "fixer."
Examples
- Noun:
- I took the broken watch to a repairer in the town center.
- The vacuum cleaner repairer identified the problem quickly.
- She works as a furniture repairer, restoring antique chairs and tables.
Advanced Usage
- "A repairer of fortunes": This is a rare, somewhat literary phrase meaning someone who restores lost wealth or prosperity.
- He was seen as a repairer of the family's fortunes after the financial crisis.
Variants and Related Words
- Repair (verb/noun): The action of fixing something or the state of being fixed.
- He will repair the fence. / The car is in need of repair.
- Repairman (noun): A more common, gender-specific term for a person who repairs things, especially machines.
- The repairman came to fix the boiler.
- Mender (noun): A synonym, often used for someone who repairs clothes or fabrics.
- She is an excellent mender of torn garments.
Synonyms
- Fixer: A person who makes repairs.
- Technician: A person skilled in the technical details of a subject, often involved in maintenance and repair.
- Restorer: A person who returns something to its original condition, often used for art or antiques.
Related Phrases
- Master repairer: An expert or highly skilled repairer.
- For such a complex mechanism, you need a master repairer.
Noun
- a skilled worker who mends or repairs things