patch up
US /pætʃ ʌp/
UK /pætʃ ʌp/
1.
menambal, memperbaiki
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.
Kita perlu menambal lubang di atap ini sebelum hujan.
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He tried to patch up the old car with duct tape.
Dia mencoba menambal mobil tua itu dengan lakban.
2.
menyelesaikan, memperbaiki hubungan
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.
Setelah pertengkaran besar mereka, mereka memutuskan untuk menyelesaikan perbedaan mereka.
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Can you help me patch up my relationship with my brother?
Bisakah kamu membantuku memperbaiki hubunganku dengan saudaraku?