patch up

phrasal verb

patched up; patching up; patches up

: to deal with (a problem, disagreement, etc.) in order to improve or repair a relationship

They finally patched up their differences.

He is going to try to patch things up with his girlfriend.

: to give quick and usually temporary medical treatment to (someone or something)

The doctor patched him up, so he's going to be as good as new.

She patched up his wounded arm.

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What needs to be cleaned, patched up, donated, or trashed? —

Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Phantom Liberty, in my experience, patches up every one of these weaknesses inside its smaller play space, providing more real choices and a tighter story, with more set pieces arriving at a faster pace. —

Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024 Buses and Bugs are often sent out the door poorly patched up. —

Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 As on film, Helen and Madeline end up as allies, each dependent on the other to patch up her body. —

Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for patch up