patch
//pætʃ//
Noun
A small piece of material used to cover or mend a hole or weak spot.
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
A small area that differs from its surroundings in color, texture, or appearance.
The dog has a black patch on its back.
A piece of ground, especially one used for growing vegetables or plants.
My grandmother grows tomatoes in a small patch behind her house.
A software update designed to fix bugs or improve functionality.
The company released a patch to fix the security issue.
Verb
To mend or cover a hole or weak spot with a piece of material.
She patched the hole in her jeans with a piece of fabric.
To repair or fix something, especially in a temporary or makeshift way.
He patched the hole in the roof with some old boards.
To resolve a quarrel or restore a relationship.
They decided to patch things up after their argument.