patch up
US /pætʃ ʌp/
UK /pætʃ ʌp/
1.
remendar, consertar
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.
Precisamos remendar este buraco no telhado antes que chova.
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He tried to patch up the old car with duct tape.
Ele tentou remendar o carro velho com fita adesiva.
2.
resolver, reconciliar
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.
Após a grande discussão, eles decidiram resolver suas diferenças.
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Can you help me patch up my relationship with my brother?
Você pode me ajudar a reconciliar meu relacionamento com meu irmão?