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fix
a determination of the place where something is
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noun
a determination of the place where something is
“he got a good fix on the target”
noun
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
“collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers”
noun
the act of putting something in working order again
noun
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
“she needed a fix of chocolate”
noun
informal terms for a difficult situation
“he got into a terrible fix”
verb
make infertile
“in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilities are sterilized”
verb
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
“She repaired her TV set”
verb
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
“Get the children ready for school!”
verb
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
verb
make fixed, stable or stationary
“let's fix the picture to the frame”
verb
decide upon or fix definitely
“fix the variables”
verb
take vengeance on or get even
“We'll get them!”
verb
cause to be firmly attached
“fasten the lock onto the door”
verb
put (something somewhere) firmly
“She posited her hand on his shoulder”
verb
set or place definitely
“Let's fix the date for the party!”
verb
prepare for eating by applying heat
“Cook me dinner, please”
verb
to be about to do something
verb
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
“fix a race”
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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
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