patch

UK
/pætʃ/
US
/pætʃ/

Translations

patchnoun
patches
pl
UK
/pætʃ/
US
/pætʃ/
He put a patch on the hole in his jeans.
Он поставил заплатку на дырку в своих джинсах.
The garden has a patch of wildflowers.
В саду есть участок с дикими цветами.
She used a patch to quit smoking.
Она использовала пластырь, чтобы бросить курить.
Additional translations
patchverb
patched
Past Simple
patched
Past Participle
patching
Gerund
UK
/pætʃ/
US
/pætʃ/
He had to patch the hole in his jeans.
Ему пришлось залатать дыру в джинсах.
The developers need to patch the software to fix the bugs.
Разработчикам нужно исправить программное обеспечение, чтобы устранить ошибки.
They will patch the roof before the rainy season starts.
Они заделают крышу до начала сезона дождей.
Synonyms
patchadjective
UK
/pætʃ/
US
/pætʃ/
Used attributively to modify another noun in compounds such as "patch cable" or "patch panel".

Definitions

patchnoun
A small area that is different in some way from the area that surrounds it.
There was a patch of grass in the middle of the desert.
A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or weak spot.
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
A period of time characterized by a particular condition.
He went through a rough patch after losing his job.
A small piece of ground, especially one used for gardening.
They grew vegetables in a small patch behind the house.
A piece of software designed to update or fix problems with a computer program.
The company released a patch to fix the security vulnerability.
An adhesive piece of material containing medication, worn on the skin to deliver a drug transdermally.
She used a nicotine patch to help her quit smoking.
patchverb
To mend or repair a hole or weak spot in something, typically by covering it with a piece of material.
She had to patch the hole in her jeans before wearing them again.
To apply a software update or fix to a computer program or system.
The IT department will patch the software to fix the security vulnerabilities.
To connect or link electronic devices or systems temporarily.
The technician will patch the audio equipment to ensure the sound system works properly.
patchadjective
Relating to or designed for use as or in a patch; intended for patching.
The technician replaced the cord with a new patch cable.