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fix (fiks)

transitive verb fixed, fix·ing

    1. to make firm, stable, or secure
    2. to fasten or attach firmly
  1. to set firmly in the mind
    1. to direct steadily to fix the eyes on a target
    2. to direct one's eyes steadily at to fix the target
  2. to make rigid or stiff to fix one's jaw
  3. to make permanent or lasting color is fixed in dyeing
    1. to arrange or establish definitely; set to fix the date of a wedding
    2. to determine with certainty to fix the period of the dinosaurs' existence
    3. to assign or ascribe the jury must fix guilt
  4. to arrange properly or in a certain way; set in order; adjust
  5. to restore to proper condition; repair, mend, remedy, heal, etc.
  6. to bank, refuel, and tend (a fire)
  7. to prepare and cook (food or meals)
  8. to preserve (a specimen) so that its tissue, etc. can be used for microscopic study
  9. Informal to influence the result or action of (a horse race, jury, election, etc.) to one's advantage by bribery, trickery, etc.
  10. Informal to revenge oneself on; get even with; punish or chastise
  11. Informal to spay or castrate
  12. Chem.
    1. to make solid, permanent, or nonvolatile
    2. to cause (atmospheric nitrogen) to combine with other elements or compounds to form nitrates, ammonia, etc.
  13. Photog. to make (a film, print, etc.) permanent and prevent from fading by washing in a chemical solution

Etymology: ME fixen < fix, fixed < L fixus, pp. of figere, to fasten, attach: see finish

intransitive verb

  1. to become fixed, firm, or stable
  2. Informal, Dialectal to prepare or intend I'm fixing to go hunting

noun

  1. the position of a ship or aircraft determined from the bearings of two or more known points, from astronomical observations, or from radio signals, etc.
  2. Informal a difficult or awkward situation; predicament
  3. Informal an adjustment, repair, improvement, etc. a short-term fix
  4. Slang
    1. the act of fixing the outcome of a contest, situation, etc.
    2. a contest, situation, etc. that has been fixed
  5. Slang a clear understanding or evaluation to get a fix on the problem
  6. Slang an injection of a narcotic, as heroin, by an addict

fix Related Forms

fix·able adjective

fix Idioms

fix on

or fix upon

to choose; settle on

fix up

Informal

to arrange a meeting or date for she fixed him up with her sister

fix up

Informal
  1. to repair, mend, remedy, etc.
  2. to arrange properly; set in order
  3. to make arrangements for

fix* Synonyms

fix*

n.

predicament, dilemma, jam*; see difficulty 1, predicament. See syn. study at predicament.

fix Synonyms

fix

v.

  1. To make firm

    plant, implant, secure, attach; see fasten 1.

  2. To prepare a meal

    cook, make, heat, get ready; see cook.

  3. To put in order

    correct, mend, adjust; see adjust 3, repair.

  4. *To prearrange

    precontrive, predesign, preorder, preplan, influence, stack the deck*, frame*, set up*, put up*, rig*, pull wires*; see also bribe.

  5. *To get even with

    punish, retaliate, pay back, get*; see revenge.

  6. To decide

    determine, settle, conclude, establish; see arrange 2, decide 1.

  7. To harden

    solidify, set, thicken; see harden 2.

fix Usage Examples

Object

  • bug: We have filed a bug report with SGI, they want to be paid a consulting fee to fix the bug.
  • screw: Make sure that the fixing screws are properly concealed.
  • leak: The bean counters will then find good reason to get the leaks fixed.
  • typo: Fixed a typo in the comment for " arfer " .
  • problem: The states enacted state laws to help fix the problem.
  • eye: Suddenly, she sat up, alert, intent, her eyes fixed on... something.

Converse of object

merge: This is mostly merging small fixes from the pending queue.

Noun used with modifier

  • bug: There are a few typedef fiddles I'd like to add, then I'll cut a bug fix release.
  • one-click: Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips.

Adjective modifier

  • quick: She said, " There are no quick fixes.
  • short-term: WC 2004 is gone, we need the new manager to develop a future side, not look for quick, short-term fixes.
  • minor: Friday 18th August 2000 Just minor fixes to the site.
  • instant: White Stilton & Lemon For a quick and easy cheesecake, top a digestive cookie with a generous helping for an instant bliss fix.
  • technical: It reduces by 13 % on the ' technical fix ' scenario, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by around 9 % .

Modifies a noun

bug: Users are treated to small upgrades every one or two months that fix bugs, improve security, and occasionally provide increased functionality.

Followed by an intransitive particle

upon: The place fixed upon was at a natural cave or alcove on the northwest shoulder of the hill.

Present participle complement

accord: Prize money will be fixed according to the number of entries.

Preposition: in

accordance: A damp proof course should be used for all lintels in external walls, and must be fixed in accordance with building regulations.

Preposition: with

adhesive: These labels were either self-adhesive or, for tools like spanners, fixed with epoxy adhesive to ensure they stayed on.

Preposition: for

commencement: The clock of the players having the move will be started at the time fixed for the commencement of play.