Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patched
verb
/pætʃt/
Definition
To mend or repair something, especially by adding a piece, or to make something better by improvements or fixes.
Examples
- The old jeans were patched to extend their life.
- She patched the hole in her sweater with a colorful fabric.
- The software was patched to fix security vulnerabilities.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of fixing or improving something by adding or sewing on a new piece, much like adding a patch to a piece of clothing.
Synonyms
- repaired
- mended
- fixed
- amended
- updated
