partial repairs
noun phraseUK /ˈpɑː.ʃəl rɪˈpeəz/
US /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl rɪˈperz/
Fixes that make something work a little better but do not fix it all the way.
The mechanic did partial repairs on the old car so it could run for a few more weeks.
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2. Work done on only some parts of a building or machine, not the whole thing.
The landlord only paid for partial repairs to the roof, so the leaks came back.
3. Small fixes made to a problem instead of solving it completely.
The city's partial repairs to the road left many potholes untouched.
4. Fixes that are not finished yet and may need more work later.
After the storm, the crew made partial repairs to the fence until new wood arrived.