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fix - Dictionary definition and meaning for word fix

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

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