fix
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
fixes;
fixed;
fixing
fixes;
fixed;
fixing
Britannica Dictionary definition of FIX
[+ object]
1
a
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to make (something) whole or able to work properly again
:
to repair (something)
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He fixed the fence last weekend.
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I need to fix this dent in my car.
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fix a leaky faucet
b
:
to deal with or correct (a problem)
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Your proposals won't fix [=solve] anything.
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People expect the schools to fix whatever is wrong with their kids.
2
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to attach (something) in such a way that it will not move
:
to connect or join (things) physically
— sometimes used figuratively
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All tables on the ship will be fixed to the floor.
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fix [=attach, fasten] this sign to your door
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The table was fixed firmly to the floor.
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The scarf was fixed in place with a pin.
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I want to fix this moment in my mind forever. [=I want to remember this moment forever]
3
a
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to set or place (something) definitely
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They haven't yet fixed the date of their wedding.
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They fixed the price at $10.
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illegal price fixing
b
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to find out (something) with certainty
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Investigators are still attempting to fix the exact time of the accident.
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We're trying to fix [=get a fix on] the ship's location.
c
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to arrange the details of something
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My lawyer fixed it [=made arrangements] so I wouldn't have to go to court.
4
chiefly US
a
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to make (something, such as a meal) ready
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fix [=prepare, make] dinner
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Can I fix [=make] you a drink? = Can I fix a drink for you?
b
informal
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to make (someone's hair, makeup, etc.) neat or attractive
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We had to wait 10 minutes while she fixed her hair.
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fixing her lipstick/makeup
5
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to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way
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They were accused of fixing games in college.
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The election was fixed.
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fix a parking ticket [=arrange for someone to not have to pay a fine for parking illegally]
6
:
to change the appearance of (someone's face, nose, etc.) through surgery
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She wants to get her nose fixed.
7
informal
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to do something to punish (someone who has treated you badly or unfairly)
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They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good.
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I'll fix you!
8
US
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to make (an animal) unable to reproduce
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to neuter or spay (an animal)
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You should have your dog/cat fixed.
9
US, informal + old-fashioned
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to be or get ready to do something
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They were fixing to leave.
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It looks like it's fixing to rain. [=it's about to rain]
◊ This sense of fix is sometimes used humorously to suggest the speech of cowboys in western movies.
10
technical
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to change (nitrogen) into a stable or useful form
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bacteria that fix nitrogen
fix on/upon
[phrasal verb]
1
fix on/upon (something)
:
to direct your attention or thoughts toward (something)
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to focus on (something)
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He has fixed on/upon the idea of going back to school.
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All eyes fixed on her as she entered the room. [=everyone looked at her as she entered the room]
2
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to make a decision about or choose (something)
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After weeks of discussion, they've finally fixed on a solution.
fix (someone) with a stare/look (etc.)
:
to look directly at (someone) usually in an angry way
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She fixed him with an angry stare. [=she stared at him angrily]
fix up
[phrasal verb]
1
fix up (something)
or
fix (something) up
:
to improve the appearance or condition of (something, such as a building) by repairing it, making changes to it, etc.
—
see also fixer-upper
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We spent thousands of dollars fixing up our house.
2
fix (someone or something) up
chiefly US
:
to make (someone or something) more attractive or fancy
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I need a few minutes to fix myself up before we leave.
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She got herself all fixed up [=dressed up, spruced up] for the party.
3
fix (someone) up
a
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to provide (someone) with something that is needed or wanted
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They can fix you up with a rental car at the airport.
b
:
to provide a possible boyfriend or girlfriend for (someone)
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to arrange a date for (someone)
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My mother tried to fix me up with one of her friends' sons.
fix your eyes/gaze (etc.) on/upon
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to look at (someone or something) steadily
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Everyone fixed their eyes on her as she entered the room.
fix your hopes/sights (etc.) on/upon
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to direct your hopes, efforts, etc., toward (something)
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They fixed their sights on winning the championship.
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She has her hopes fixed on a career in journalism. [=she hopes/wants to have a career in journalism]
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
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All the car's problems are fixable.
2
fix
/ˈfɪks/
noun
plural
fixes
2
fix
/ˈfɪks/
noun
plural
fixes
Britannica Dictionary definition of FIX
[count]
1
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a difficult or embarrassing situation
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I found myself in an awful fix. [=mess, predicament]
2
3
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the act of dishonestly controlling or affecting something (such as a game or election)
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The result was unexpected, and some people suspect a fix.
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(US) It was obvious early in the game that the fix was in. [=the outcome of the game was being controlled or affected in a dishonest way]
4
:
an amount of an illegal drug that someone wants or needs to have
— often used figuratively
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He was desperately in search of his next fix.
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I got my nostalgia fix at my class reunion.
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an ice-cream fix
5
a
:
the exact position of something (such as a ship or an airplane)
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an accurate fix
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We're trying to get a fix on the ship's location. [=trying to find or determine the ship's exact location]
b
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an accurate understanding of something
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Voters are still trying to get a fix on her character.
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Analysts are reading reports to get a fix on how the market will perform.
