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Patch Eslpod Verb Means Things Dealing Website Hackers

Id ESLPod_0592_WE_0859
Episode Id ESLPod 592
Episode Title Dealing with Website Hackers
Phrase patch
Text In this podcast, the verb "to patch" means to fix something that is broken or isn't working properly, usually focusing on one part of a larger thing: "The politicians are trying to patch the old law by passing several related laws." The verb "to patch" is normally used to talk about putting a small piece of something over a large hole or rip: "If you put patches over the ripped knees of your jeans, they'll look much better." Or, "This jacket has patches over the elbows, making the fabric stronger there." The phrase "to patch things up" means to stop arguing with another person or to end an argument: "I don't know if Gregory and I will ever be able to patch things up after what happened last weekend."
Topics Business | Technology

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