patch up

US /pætʃ ʌp/
UK /pætʃ ʌp/
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1.

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.
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He tried to patch up the old car with duct tape.
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mendrepairfixcobble together
2.

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.
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Can you help me patch up my relationship with my brother?
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reconcilemake upmendresolve
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