patch
gb/pˈæt͡ʃ/ us/pˈæt͡ʃ/
A2
English
~ 2100
folt, befoltoz, javítás, javítócsomag, patch, nehéz időszak, hullámvölgy
NOUN
A2
1
folt
A2
Usage pattern:
a patch on [something]
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Foltot varrt a farmerján lévő lyukra.
The jacket had a leather patch on the elbow.
A kabát könyökén bőrfolt volt.
He used an iron-on patch to fix his backpack.
The quilt was made from colorful fabric patches.
Learner examples
I put a patch on my shirt.
Foltot tettem az ingemre.
The pants have a blue patch.
A nadrágon kék folt van.
She made a patch for her bag.
There is a patch on his coat.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patch' (the object) with the verb 'to patch' (the action).
Meaning
Piece of material for repair
Collocations
sew a patch
|iron-on patch
|denim patch
|fabric patch
Synonyms
mend (Refers to the act of repairing, not the material itself.)
Antonyms
tear (Refers to damage or a hole, the opposite of a repair.)
Themes
daily life
|clothing
|repairs
|daily_life
Definition
A small piece of cloth or other material used to fix a hole or cover a damaged place.
A small piece of material used to cover, protect, or strengthen a torn or worn area on clothing, fabric, or another surface.
NOUN
A2
2
folt
A2
Usage pattern:
a patch of [something]
There was a muddy patch on the field.
Sáros folt volt a mezőn.
A patch of wildflowers grew near the fence.
A kerítés mellett egy foltnyi vadvirág nőtt.
He stood in a patch of shade under the tree.
The dog rolled around on a patch of grass.
Learner examples
I see a patch of snow.
Látok egy hófoltot.
The cat sleeps in a patch of sun.
A macska egy napfényes foltban alszik.
There is a patch of flowers.
We walked over a patch of ice.
Meaning
Small distinct area
Collocations
patch of grass
|patch of dirt
|patch of sunlight
Synonyms
spot (Informal; can refer to any small area, not just land.)
Antonyms
expanse (Refers to a large continuous area, opposite of a small section.)
Themes
nature
|geography
|daily life
|space
Definition
A small part of land or surface that looks different from what is around it.
A small piece or section of land, ground, or surface that differs in appearance or use from the area around it.
VERB
B1
3
befoltoz
B1
Usage pattern:
to patch [something] (up)
They patched the roof after the storm.
A vihar után befoltozták a tetőt.
She patched up her old coat.
Befoltozta a régi kabátját.
The software team patched the security hole quickly.
He patched the tire so we could keep driving.
Learner examples
We patched the wall.
Befoltoztuk a falat.
I will patch my pants.
Befoltozom a nadrágomat.
He patched the hole in the boat.
They patched the roof.
Meaning
Repair by covering damage
Collocations
patch up a hole
|patch the roof
|patch jeans
Synonyms
mend (More general term for fixing; may not always involve adding new material.)
Antonyms
damage (To cause harm or break something instead of fixing it.)
Themes
daily life
|repairs
|daily_life
|clothing
Definition
To fix a hole or tear by putting something over it.
To repair a hole, tear, or weak spot in something by covering it with a piece of material or by filling it in.
NOUN
B1
4
The company released a security patch for the app.
A cég biztonsági javítást adott ki az alkalmazáshoz.
You should install the latest patch to fix the problem.
A probléma megoldásához telepítened kell a legújabb javítást.
Developers worked overnight to create a patch for the glitch.
Learner examples
I downloaded a new patch for my game.
Letöltöttem egy új javítást a játékomhoz.
The software needs a patch.
Ehhez a szoftverhez kell egy javítás.
They made a patch for the bug.
Meaning
Software fix update
Collocations
security patch
|software patch
|install patch
Synonyms
update (Broader term; can include new features as well as fixes.)
Antonyms
bug (An error or flaw in software that may require a patch.)
Themes
technology
|computers
Definition
A small computer program that fixes problems in another program.
A small piece of software designed to fix bugs, improve functionality, or update an existing program.
NOUN
B2
5
hullámvölgy
B2
They went through a rough patch in their marriage.
Nehéz időszakon mentek keresztül a házasságukban.
I'm having a bit of a bad patch at work lately.
Mostanában egy kicsit nehéz időszakom van a munkahelyemen.
After his injury, he hit a rough patch in his career.
Learner examples
We had a rough patch last year.
Tavaly volt egy nehéz időszakunk.
She is in a bad patch now.
Most nehéz időszakon megy keresztül.
He went through a rough patch at school.
Meaning
Difficult period in life
Collocations
rough patch
|bad patch
Synonyms
slump (Usually refers to reduced performance, especially in sports or business.)
Antonyms
good spell (A period when things go well; opposite of a rough patch.)
Themes
emotions
|life
|daily_life
|work
|health
Definition
A short time when things are hard for someone.
A short period when someone experiences difficulties or problems in life, work, or health.
Grammar
Dictionary form
patch
IPA
GB/pˈæt͡ʃ/
US/pˈæt͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
patch (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (patch)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: patch
- Plural: patches
Verb
- Base: patch
- 3rd Person Singular: patches
- Present Participle: patching
- Past: patched
Word family
Expressions
not be a patch on [something/someone]
1/nˈɑt bˈi ə pˈæt͡ʃ ˈɔn səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
idiom
informal
Much worse than something else
To be much worse than someone or something else.
Examples
- This new phone isn't a patch on my old one.
- He's not a patch on his brother when it comes to cooking.
patch things up
1/pˈæt͡ʃ θˈɪŋz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Fix relationship or situation
To make peace after an argument or fix something that is broken.
Examples
- After their fight, they managed to patch things up.
- We need to patch things up before the meeting.
rough patch
1/ɹˈʌf pˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Short period of trouble
A short time when things are not going well.
Examples
- They are going through a rough patch in their relationship.
- He hit a rough patch after losing his job.