English dictionary
fix
nounPronunciation
ˈfɪks
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Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a determination of the place where something is
noun
- an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
noun
- the act of putting something in working order again
noun
- something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
noun
- informal terms for a difficult situation
verb
- make infertile
verb
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
verb
- make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
verb
- kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
verb
- make fixed, stable or stationary
verb
- decide upon or fix definitely
verb
- take vengeance on or get even
verb
- cause to be firmly attached
verb
- put (something somewhere) firmly
verb
- set or place definitely
verb
- prepare for eating by applying heat
verb
- to be about to do something
verb
- influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
Example sentences
he got a good fix on the target
collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers
she needed a fix of chocolate
he got into a terrible fix
he made a muddle of his marriage
in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilities are sterilized
She repaired her TV set
Repair my shoes please
Get the children ready for school!
prepare for war
I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
let's fix the picture to the frame
fix the variables
specify the parameters
We'll get them!
That'll fix him good!
This time I got him
fasten the lock onto the door
she fixed her gaze on the man
She posited her hand on his shoulder
deposit the suitcase on the bench
fix your eyes on this spot
Let's fix the date for the party!
Cook me dinner, please
can you make me an omelette?
fix breakfast for the guests, please
fix a race