supervisedpatching
nounUK /ˈsuːpəvaɪzd ˈpætʃɪŋ/
US /ˈsuːpərvaɪzd ˈpætʃɪŋ/
A grown-up watches while someone fixes a small hole with a patch.
The teacher used supervised patching to help the kids repair their bike tires safely.
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2. In computing, updating software with a patch while someone keeps an eye on the process.
The IT team did supervised patching of the servers overnight.
3. In medicine, covering a wound with a patch while a nurse or doctor watches.
The nurse performed supervised patching on the small cut.
4. In gardening, fixing a bare spot in a lawn with new grass while someone checks the work.
Supervised patching helped the lawn look green again.