Definitions

1. noun

A small piece of material used for repairing or covering a hole, tear, or other damage in a fabric, surface, or object.

“She applied a patch to the worn-out knee of her jeans.”

2. verb

To repair or cover something with a patch, especially a fabric or surface.

“Can you patch the hole in the wall before the guests arrive?”

3. verb

To fix or correct something, especially a problem or fault.

“The programmer tried to patch the bug in the software.”

4. noun

A small area or section of something, especially a computer program or an internet service.

“The new patch for the game updated the character’s abilities.”

5. noun

A small amount of something, especially a substance or a quality.

“The patch of sunlight on the floor was warm and inviting.”

6. verb

To cover or hide something, especially a person or a place, in order to prevent detection or recognition.

“The police tried to patch up the evidence before releasing it to the press.”

7. verb

To join or connect something, especially two or more things, together.

“The workers tried to patch the pipes to prevent a burst.”