undertake repairs

[ʌndərˈteɪk rɪˈpɛrz]
verb phrase
realizar reparos
1. to commit oneself to and begin work on fixing or restoring something that is broken or damaged
The contractor agreed to undertake repairs on the damaged roof.
O empreiteiro concordou em realizar reparos no telhado danificado.
2. to take responsibility for restoration or maintenance work
The company will undertake repairs to all defective equipment within 30 days.
A empresa realizará reparos em todos os equipamentos defeituosos dentro de 30 dias.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'undertake repairs' is a formal commitment typically used in contracts, service agreements, and professional communication. The phrase emphasizes responsibility and accountability. In Portugal, the term 'reparações' is preferred over the Brazilian 'reparos.' This phrase is commonly used in warranty services, maintenance contracts, and construction industries across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
perform repairscarry out repairsdo repairsexecute repairsconduct repairs
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglect repairsavoid repairsignore damage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
realizar reparos
most common and formal usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fazer reparos
more colloquial variant commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
executar reparos
formal term used in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
realizar reparações
Portuguese variant using 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'

Related Words

maintenancerestorationrenovationfixrestoration workrepair service

Related Idioms & Phrases

undertake the responsibility for repairs
undertake emergency repairs
undertake major repairs
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