hands-on repair
noun phraseUK /ˌhændz ˈɒn rɪˈpeə/
US /ˌhændz ˈɑːn rɪˈper/
Fixing something by touching it and working on it with your own hands.
The mechanic did a hands-on repair on the old bicycle.
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2. A type of learning where you practice by doing instead of just reading.
The class included hands-on repair of small engines.
3. A repair done by a person on the spot rather than by a machine or service.
The shop offered hands-on repair for broken toys.
4. Involving active personal effort in fixing equipment.
Volunteers gave the playground a hands-on repair over the weekend.