patch

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Patch' means correcting a fault or a problem. It's often used when we fix a software problem by applying a 'patch', an update that fixes the issue.

Examples in Different Contexts

In product manufacturing, 'patch' can refer to a solution applied to a defect in a product. A product manager might state, 'We've created a patch kit for customers facing issues with our earlier release.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We have been receiving some negative feedback on our customer service. We need to find a way to improve this aspect of our business.

Response:

I agree. Perhaps we could patch our image by training our staff to deliver superior customer service.

Creative

Scenario:

The narrative isn't coming together as smoothly as it should. We need to pinpoint the areas of inconsistency and work through them.

Response:

Absolutely, let's rework the problematic sections and patch the narrative to make it more coherent.