fix
gb/fˈɪks/ us/fˈɪks/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 1800
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
A2
action
1
Repair something damaged
To make something that is broken or not working good again.
نمط الاستخدام:
to fix [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fix' with 'set' or 'put', but 'fix' means to repair or make something work again.
المرادفات
repair (More formal and technical; often used for mechanical or professional contexts.)
الأضداد
break (Means to damage or destroy something so it no longer works.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fix a car
|fix a problem
|fix a leak
|fix the roof
|fix the computer
الموضوعات
daily life
|technology
|home
|daily_life
|work
أمثلة
- I need to fix my phone because the screen is cracked.
- The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
- She fixed her bike after the chain came off.
- They fixed the broken fence before winter.
- We finally fixed the software bug that was causing errors.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I will fix my chair.
- He fixed his toy.
- She fixed the door.
- We fix the car every year.
- The man fixed the light.
فعل
B1
action
2
Fasten securely in place
To make something stay in one place by holding or attaching it strongly.
نمط الاستخدام:
to fix [something] to [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'attach firmly', not 'make work again'.
المرادفات
secure (Slightly more formal; emphasizes safety and stability.)
الأضداد
loosen (Means to make something less tight or not firmly attached.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fix a poster to the wall
|fix the shelves
|fix a handle to a door
الموضوعات
daily life
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He fixed the picture to the wall with nails.
- The workers fixed the sign to the pole.
- Please fix your seatbelt before we start driving.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I fix the paper to the board.
- She fixed her name tag to her shirt.
- We fixed the shelf to the wall.
فعل
B1
action
3
Set or decide firmly
To choose and set a time, date, or place for something.
نمط الاستخدام:
to fix [a time/date/place] for [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners might confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'set something definite'.
المرادفات
schedule (Common in American English; focuses on planning and organizing.)
الأضداد
cancel (Means to call off an arranged event.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fix a meeting
|fix a date
|fix an appointment
الموضوعات
business
|daily life
|time
أمثلة
- Let's fix a date for our next meeting.
- They fixed the wedding for June 15th.
- We need to fix a time for the interview.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- We fixed a day to meet.
- She fixed a time for lunch.
- They fixed the party for Friday.
اسم
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation needing solution
A problem you must solve quickly.
المرادفات
jam (Informal; emphasizes being stuck or unable to move forward.)
الأضداد
solution (The resolution or answer to a problem.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
in a fix
|get into a fix
الموضوعات
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I'm in a bit of a fix because I lost my passport.
- She got into a real fix when she missed her train.
- This is quite a fix—we have no money left.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I am in a fix now.
- He is in a bad fix.
- She was in a fix with no help.
فعل
informal
B1
action
5
Prepare food or drink quickly
To make food or drink fast for someone.
نمط الاستخدام:
to fix [someone] [something]
المرادفات
make (Very general; not limited to quick preparation.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fix breakfast
|fix a sandwich
الموضوعات
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
أمثلة
- I'll fix you some coffee while you wait.
- She fixed herself a quick snack before leaving.
- Can you fix us some lunch?
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I will fix dinner now.
- She fixed me tea.
- He fixed a sandwich for lunch.
فعل
informal
B2
action
6
Arrange outcome dishonestly
To change the result of something like a game so it is not fair.
نمط الاستخدام:
to fix [a game/election/result]
المرادفات
rig (Informal; similar meaning, especially for competitions or votes.)
الأضداد
play fair (Means to compete honestly without cheating.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fix a match
|fix an election
الموضوعات
crime
|sports
|law
|politics
أمثلة
- They tried to fix the match by bribing the referee.
- The election was fixed to keep him in power.
- Investigators found evidence that the contest had been fixed.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He fixed the game and won.
- They fixed the match for money.
- The man fixed the election.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
fix
IPA
GB/fˈɪks/
US/fˈɪks/
المقاطع والنبر
fix (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (fix)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: fix
- Plural: fixes
Verb
- Base: fix
- 3rd Person Singular: fixes
- Present Participle: fixing
- Past: fixed
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
fixes
noun
fixing
verb
fixed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfixable
adjective
Advanced or less common
fixation
noun
fixate
verb
التعبيرات
fix on/upon something
1/fˈɪks ənəpən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Decide on one choice after options considered
To choose one thing after thinking about different choices.
أمثلة
- They finally fixed on the blue design for their logo.
- We've fixed upon July 10th for the meeting.
fix up
1/fˈɪks ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Improve something or arrange meeting
To make something look better by repairing or decorating it, or to arrange for two people to meet each other socially or romantically.
أمثلة
- They bought an old house and spent months fixing it up.
- I can fix you up with my friend if you like.
get your fix of something
1/ɡˈɛt jˈʊɹ fˈɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Satisfy regular desire or need for something
To get something you want or need regularly, often because you like it a lot or depend on it.
أمثلة
- He gets his daily fix of news online every morning.
- She needs to get her fix of chocolate after dinner.
in a fix
1/ˈɪn ə fˈɪks/
idiom
informal
In trouble or difficulty
In a problem that is hard to solve quickly.
أمثلة
- I'm really in a fix—I locked my keys in the car!
- She found herself in a fix after missing her flight.