English · Phrasal verb Attested

patch together

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To repair (something), especially in an improvised manner or with insufficient equipment.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sửa chữa một cách tạm thời hoặc không đủ thiết bị

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “patch together” mean?

To repair (something), especially in an improvised manner or with insufficient equipment.

Is “patch together” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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