彼は網を張った。

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English Translation

He fixed the net.

Is this more like “put the net in place”/“set up the net” or is it “repaired the net”?

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@kebukebu
Good catch!

彼は網を張った。= He set up the net.

彼は網を直した。（なおした）= He repaired the net.

網を張る can be used in the context of

  • preparation for a volleyball game etc.
  • preparation for catching fish or animals as a trap
  • trying to get signals or updates (in a metaphorical meaning; equivalent to “radar” in English)
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