fence-mending

[ fens-men-ding ]

noun
  1. the practice of reestablishing or strengthening personal, business, or political contacts and relationships by conciliation or negotiation, as after a dispute, disagreement, or period of inactivity.

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or promoting fence-mending.

Origin of fence-mending

1
1940–45; Americanism

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