mend

Universal Words verb, noun verb (especially BrE) 1 [VN] to repair sth that has been damaged or broken so that it can be used again: He mended shoes for a living. * Could you mend my bike for me? 2 [VN] to find a solution to a problem or disagreement: They tried to mend their differences. 3 [V] (of a person) to improve in health after being ill/sick SYNRECOVER: He's mending slowly after the operation. 4 [V] (of a broken bone) to heal IDIOMS mend (your) fences (with sb) to find a solution to a disagreement with sb mend your ways to stop behaving badly moreatSAYv. noun IDIOMS on the mend (informal, especially BrE) getting better after an illness or injury; improving after a difficult situation: My leg is definitely on the mend now. * Does he believe the economy's really on the mend? * They've been to see a counsellor and their relationship seems to be on the mend.