patch up
US /pætʃ ʌp/
UK /pætʃ ʌp/
1.
flicken, reparieren
to repair something, especially in a temporary or hasty way
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We need to patch up this hole in the roof before it rains.
Wir müssen dieses Loch im Dach flicken, bevor es regnet.
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He tried to patch up the old car with duct tape.
Er versuchte, das alte Auto mit Klebeband zu flicken.
2.
beilegen, wieder in Ordnung bringen
to reconcile or resolve a disagreement or conflict between people
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After their big argument, they decided to patch up their differences.
Nach ihrem großen Streit beschlossen sie, ihre Differenzen beizulegen.
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Can you help me patch up my relationship with my brother?
Kannst du mir helfen, meine Beziehung zu meinem Bruder wieder in Ordnung zu bringen?