repairing

The word “repairing” means the act of fixing something that is broken. In plain terms, the activity of mending or restoring something to working order.

Here is “repairing” used in a sentence: “Repairing the old roof took the whole summer.”

“Repairing” is a noun.

“Repairing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Repairing and fixing both describe restoring something broken to working order, and the two words are largely interchangeable. 'Fixing' tends to sound more informal and is used more broadly, including for problems that aren't strictly mechanical, while 'repairing' often implies a more deliberate or skilled process.

Repairing focuses on making something broken functional again, while restoring implies returning something to its original condition or appearance, often with more care for authenticity, as with antiques or historic buildings. A repair can be a quick or partial job, whereas restoration is usually more thorough.

Repairing functions as the gerund (-ing) form of the verb 'repair' and can act as a noun referring to the ongoing act of fixing something broken, as in "the repairing of the bridge took months." It can also function as a present participle within a verb phrase, such as "they are repairing the roof."