delayedrepairs
nounUK /dɪˈleɪd rɪˈpeəz/
US /dɪˈleɪd rɪˈperz/
Fixes that are done later than they should be.
The broken swing stayed closed for weeks because of delayed repairs.
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2. Work on a building or machine that has been pushed to a later time.
Delayed repairs on the bridge made the morning traffic worse.
3. A situation where something broken is left unfixed for too long.
The landlord was warned about delayed repairs in the apartment.
4. The act of fixing things after the planned date has passed.
Delayed repairs cost the school more money in the end.