address repairs

[/əˈdrɛs rɪˈpɛrz/]
verb phrase
resolver reparos / tratar dos reparos / abordar reparos
1. to take action to fix or resolve problems or damages that need attention
The building manager needs to address repairs in the elevator system.
O gerente do prédio precisa resolver os reparos no sistema de elevador.
2. to deal with or handle maintenance issues that have been identified
We must address repairs to the roof before the rainy season.
Precisamos tratar dos reparos no telhado antes da estação chuvosa.
3. to tackle or attend to necessary fixes and renovations
The landlord failed to address repairs requested by tenants.
O proprietário não abordou os reparos solicitados pelos inquilinos.
In Brazil, 'address repairs' is commonly used in property management, tenant-landlord communications, and maintenance contexts. The phrase reflects a practical approach to problem-solving. In the USA, this phrase is frequent in real estate, construction, and property management industries. Both cultures use this term to emphasize responsibility and timely action regarding necessary fixes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
handle repairsundertake repairsconduct repairsperform repairsexecute repairsmake repairs
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignore repairsneglect repairsdelay repairsdefer maintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolver reparos / tratar dos reparos
most common and neutral usage
São Paulo
cuidar dos reparos / abordar reparos
slightly more formal in business context
Rio de Janeiro
resolver os reparos
conversational and practical usage
Portugal
resolver reparações / tratar das reparações
uses 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'

Related Words

maintenancerestorationrenovationfixtroubleshootremediationupkeep

Related Idioms & Phrases

address the issue
get the ball rolling on repairs
tackle the problem
put a band-aid on it
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