fix

1 of 2

verb

ˈfiks

fixed; fixing; fixes

transitive verb

: to make firm, stable, or stationary

We led out more rope and fixed it in place up steeper snow.

Joe Tasker & Peter Boardman

: to give a permanent or final form to: such as

(1)

: to change into a stable compound or available form

bacteria that fix nitrogen

(2)

: to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study

(3)

: to make the image of (a photographic film) permanent by removing unused salts

: affix, attach

The tables on the ship were fixed to the floor.

: to hold or direct steadily

fixes his eyes on the horizon

: to capture the attention of

fixed her with a stare

: to set or place definitely : establish

fixed the date of their wedding

: to make an accurate determination of : discover

fixing our location on the chart

: assign

fix the blame

: to set in order : adjust

fixed his spectacles and read aloud

George Meredith

: to get ready : prepare

fix lunch

: repair, mend

fix the clock

: restore, cure

the doctor fixed him up

: spay, castrate

had his dog fixed

: to get even with

They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good.

: to influence the actions, outcome, or effect of by improper or illegal methods

the race had been fixed

intransitive verb

: to become firm, stable, or fixed

: to get set : be on the verge

we're fixing to leave soon

: to direct one's attention or efforts : focus

also : decide, settle

—usually used with on

had fixed on the first Saturday in June All eyes fixed on her as she entered the room.

fixable

ˈfik-sə-bəl How to pronounce fix (audio)

adjective

fix

2 of 2

noun

: a position of difficulty or embarrassment : predicament

: the position (as of a ship) determined by bearings, observations, or radio

also : a determination of one's position

: an accurate determination or understanding especially by observation or analysis

: an act or instance of improper or illegal fixing

the fix was in

: a supply or dose of something strongly desired or craved

a coffee fix

especially : a shot of a narcotic

: fixation

: something that fixes or restores : solution

an easy fix

Example Sentences

Verb He fixed the fence last weekend. I need to fix this dent in my car. People expect the schools to fix whatever is wrong with their kids. All tables on the ship will be fixed to the floor. The table was fixed firmly to the floor. The scarf was fixed in place with a pin. They haven't yet fixed the date of their wedding. They fixed the price at $10. Investigators are still attempting to fix the exact time of the accident. Noun There's no easy fix to this problem. The result was unexpected, and some people suspect a fix. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In the short term, no, there’s nothing either of these teams can do to fix this.

Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, a lot of these managers either avoid confrontation or work harder to fix the problem employee than the problem employee does.

Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 The flashy new semiconductor bill might not do much to fix the global chip shortage, but there might be other big benefits in store for the U.S.

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Google engineers have issued an emergency update for the Chrome browser to fix a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited with code that’s already available in the wild.

Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2022 Scot worked tirelessly with Texas lawmakers to fix the system.

Chris Hacker, Stephen Stock, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography.

Michael Tarm, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022 McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography.

Michael Tarm, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 After years of rigidity around repairs when gadgets break down, more and more consumer electronics companies are offering the option for people to fix those problems themselves, right at home.

Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022

Noun

Fellini Cafe, Badolina Bakery, TeaFix and Campesino Coffee House are great places to get your hot drink fix.

Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Folks in Litchfield County looking for their sourdough fix can check out Bantam Bread.

Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Coffee lovers can get their fix at Starbucks on Christmas.

Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Berkeley’s Raising Cane’s fanatics will have to wait just a bit longer to get their chicken finger fix.

Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 Frango is now owned by Garrett Popcorn Shops and widely available, so chocolate lovers can still get their Frango fix.

Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 And there's a reason Russian fans of McDonalds and Starbucks are still able to get their fast-food fix, says Chris Weafer, founding partner of Macro Advisory Ltd, a consultancy advising multinational businesses in Russia and Eurasia.

Clare Sebastian, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 This pre-workout was the perfect way to get my fix without turning my stomach.

James Lynch, Outside Online, 24 Aug. 2022 That’s why packing your own fix-it kit can make all the difference.

Nerdwallet, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English fixen, derivative of fix "firmly placed," borrowed from Latin fīxus "firmly established, unchangeable," for earlier fīctus, past participle of fīgere "to drive in, insert, fasten," going back to Indo-European *d^heig^w- "pierce," whence also Lithuanian díegu, díegti "to sprout, break through"

Noun

derivative of fix entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fix 1 of 2

verb

ˈfiks

fixed; fixing

: repair entry 1 sense 1, mend

Dad fixed the broken gate.

: to make firm or secure

We fixed the tent pegs in the ground.

: to hold or direct steadily

Fix your eyes on this.

: to set definitely : establish

Let's fix the date of the meeting.

: to get ready : prepare

fix dinner

: to cause to chemically change into an available and useful form

These soil bacteria fix nitrogen.

fix

2 of 2

noun

: an unpleasant or difficult position

Losing his library book left him in a fix.

: something that solves a problem

a quick fix

Medical Definition

fix 1 of 2

transitive verb

ˈfiks

: to make firm, stable, or stationary

: to give a permanent or final form to: as

(1)

: to change into a stable compound or available form

bacteria that fix nitrogen

(2)

: to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study

: to hold or direct steadily

fixes her eyes on the horizon

: restore, cure

the doctor fixed him up

: spay, castrate sense 1

intransitive verb

: to direct the gaze or attention : focus, fixate

—often used with on or upon

fix

2 of 2

noun

: a shot of a narcotic

单词	fixable
释义	fix 1 of 2 verb ˈfiks fixed; fixing; fixes transitive verb 1 a : to make firm, stable, or stationary We led out more rope and fixed it in place up steeper snow. Joe Tasker & Peter Boardman b : to give a permanent or final form to: such as (1) : to change into a stable compound or available form bacteria that fix nitrogen (2) : to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study (3) : to make the image of (a photographic film) permanent by removing unused salts c : affix, attach The tables on the ship were fixed to the floor. 2 a : to hold or direct steadily fixes his eyes on the horizon b : to capture the attention of fixed her with a stare 3 a : to set or place definitely : establish fixed the date of their wedding b : to make an accurate determination of : discover fixing our location on the chart c : assign fix the blame 4 : to set in order : adjust fixed his spectacles and read aloud George Meredith 5 : to get ready : prepare fix lunch 6 a : repair, mend fix the clock b : restore, cure the doctor fixed him up c : spay, castrate had his dog fixed 7 a : to get even with They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good. b : to influence the actions, outcome, or effect of by improper or illegal methods the race had been fixed intransitive verb 1 : to become firm, stable, or fixed 2 : to get set : be on the verge we're fixing to leave soon 3 : to direct one's attention or efforts : focus also : decide, settle —usually used with on had fixed on the first Saturday in June All eyes fixed on her as she entered the room. fixable ˈfik-sə-bəl adjective fix 2 of 2 noun 1 : a position of difficulty or embarrassment : predicament 2 a : the position (as of a ship) determined by bearings, observations, or radio also : a determination of one's position b : an accurate determination or understanding especially by observation or analysis 3 : an act or instance of improper or illegal fixing the fix was in 4 : a supply or dose of something strongly desired or craved a coffee fix especially : a shot of a narcotic 5 : fixation 6 : something that fixes or restores : solution an easy fix Synonyms Verb depose deposit dispose emplace lay place position put set set up situate stick Noun bind box catch-22 corner dilemma hole impasse jackpot [chiefly West] jam mire pickle predicament quagmire rabbit hole rattrap spot sticky wicket swamp See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He fixed the fence last weekend. I need to fix this dent in my car. People expect the schools to fix whatever is wrong with their kids. All tables on the ship will be fixed to the floor. The table was fixed firmly to the floor. The scarf was fixed in place with a pin. They haven't yet fixed the date of their wedding. They fixed the price at $10. Investigators are still attempting to fix the exact time of the accident. Noun There's no easy fix to this problem. The result was unexpected, and some people suspect a fix. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb In the short term, no, there’s nothing either of these teams can do to fix this. Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, a lot of these managers either avoid confrontation or work harder to fix the problem employee than the problem employee does. Lynne Curry \| Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 The flashy new semiconductor bill might not do much to fix the global chip shortage, but there might be other big benefits in store for the U.S. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Google engineers have issued an emergency update for the Chrome browser to fix a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited with code that’s already available in the wild. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2022 Scot worked tirelessly with Texas lawmakers to fix the system. Chris Hacker, Stephen Stock, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Michael Tarm, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022 McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Michael Tarm, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 After years of rigidity around repairs when gadgets break down, more and more consumer electronics companies are offering the option for people to fix those problems themselves, right at home. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 Noun Fellini Cafe, Badolina Bakery, TeaFix and Campesino Coffee House are great places to get your hot drink fix. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Folks in Litchfield County looking for their sourdough fix can check out Bantam Bread. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Coffee lovers can get their fix at Starbucks on Christmas. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Berkeley’s Raising Cane’s fanatics will have to wait just a bit longer to get their chicken finger fix. Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 Frango is now owned by Garrett Popcorn Shops and widely available, so chocolate lovers can still get their Frango fix. Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 And there's a reason Russian fans of McDonalds and Starbucks are still able to get their fast-food fix, says Chris Weafer, founding partner of Macro Advisory Ltd, a consultancy advising multinational businesses in Russia and Eurasia. Clare Sebastian, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 This pre-workout was the perfect way to get my fix without turning my stomach. James Lynch, Outside Online, 24 Aug. 2022 That’s why packing your own fix-it kit can make all the difference. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English fixen, derivative of fix "firmly placed," borrowed from Latin fīxus "firmly established, unchangeable," for earlier fīctus, past participle of fīgere "to drive in, insert, fasten," going back to Indo-European d^heig^w- "pierce," whence also Lithuanian díegu, díegti* "to sprout, break through" Noun derivative of fix entry 1 First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing fix fix it fix one's eyes on fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon if it ain't broke, don't fix it get a fix on fix up fix one's hopes/sights on/upon the fix is in fix (someone) with quick fix fix on/upon See More fix it fix one's eyes on fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon if it ain't broke, don't fix it get a fix on fix up fix one's hopes/sights on/upon the fix is in fix (someone) with quick fix fix on/upon See More Kids Definition fix 1 of 2 verb ˈfiks fixed; fixing 1 : repair entry 1 sense 1, mend Dad fixed the broken gate. 2 : to make firm or secure We fixed the tent pegs in the ground. 3 : to hold or direct steadily Fix your eyes on this. 4 : to set definitely : establish Let's fix the date of the meeting. 5 : to get ready : prepare fix dinner 6 : to cause to chemically change into an available and useful form These soil bacteria fix nitrogen. fix 2 of 2 noun 1 : an unpleasant or difficult position Losing his library book left him in a fix. 2 : something that solves a problem a quick fix Medical Definition fix 1 of 2 transitive verb ˈfiks 1 a : to make firm, stable, or stationary b : to give a permanent or final form to: as (1) : to change into a stable compound or available form bacteria that fix nitrogen (2) : to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study 2 : to hold or direct steadily fixes her eyes on the horizon 3 a : restore, cure the doctor fixed him up b : spay, castrate sense 1 intransitive verb : to direct the gaze or attention : focus, fixate —often used with on or upon fix 2 of 2 noun : a shot of a narcotic Legal Definition fix transitive verb 1 a : to make firm, stable, or stationary b : to attach physically 2 : to influence the actions, outcome, or effect of by improper or illegal methods conspiracy to defraud the government by fixing income tax cases W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr. fixable adjective as in correctable capable of being corrected don't worry, that mistake in scheduling is fixable Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance correctable repairable reparable resolvable remediable corrected reversible amendable improvable corrigible redeemable repaired fixed remedied undoable reformable reconstructible emendable regenerable Antonyms & Near Antonyms irreparable irremediable incorrigible irreversible irredeemable irrecoverable irretrievable unrecoverable irrevocable irreplaceable unredeemable See More
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fix

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Phrases Containing fix

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