fix
gb/fˈɪks/ us/fˈɪks/
A2
English
~ 1800
megjavít, rögzít, felerősít, kitűz, megbeszél, szorult helyzet, baj, pác, készít, csinál, megbundáz, elcsal
VERB
A2
1
megjavít
A2
Usage pattern:
to fix [something]
I need to fix my phone because the screen is cracked.
Meg kell javítanom a telefonomat, mert megrepedt a képernyője.
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
A vízvezeték-szerelő megjavította a konyhában szivárgó csövet.
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.
Learner examples
I will fix my chair.
Meg fogom javítani a székemet.
He fixed his toy.
Megjavította a játékát.
She fixed the door.
We fix the car every year.
The man fixed the light.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fix' with 'set' or 'put', but 'fix' means to repair or make something work again.
Meaning
Repair something damaged
Collocations
fix a car
|fix a problem
|fix a leak
|fix the roof
|fix the computer
Synonyms
repair (More formal and technical; often used for mechanical or professional contexts.)
Antonyms
break (Means to damage or destroy something so it no longer works.)
Themes
daily life
|technology
|home
|daily_life
|work
Definition
To make something that is broken or not working good again.
To restore something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly to a good condition.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to fix [something] to [something]
He fixed the picture to the wall with nails.
Szögekkel rögzítette a képet a falhoz.
The workers fixed the sign to the pole.
A munkások az oszlophoz rögzítették a táblát.
Please fix your seatbelt before we start driving.
Learner examples
I fix the paper to the board.
A papírt feltűzöm a táblára.
She fixed her name tag to her shirt.
Feltűzte a névkitűzőjét az ingére.
We fixed the shelf to the wall.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'attach firmly', not 'make work again'.
Meaning
Fasten securely in place
Collocations
fix a poster to the wall
|fix the shelves
|fix a handle to a door
Synonyms
secure (Slightly more formal; emphasizes safety and stability.)
Antonyms
loosen (Means to make something less tight or not firmly attached.)
Themes
daily life
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something stay in one place by holding or attaching it strongly.
To make something stay in one position by fastening or attaching it firmly.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to fix [a time/date/place] for [something]
Let's fix a date for our next meeting.
Tűzzünk ki egy időpontot a következő megbeszélésünkre.
They fixed the wedding for June 15th.
Az esküvőt június 15-re tűzték ki.
We need to fix a time for the interview.
Learner examples
We fixed a day to meet.
Megbeszéltük, melyik napon találkozunk.
She fixed a time for lunch.
Megbeszélt egy időpontot az ebédre.
They fixed the party for Friday.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'set something definite'.
Meaning
Set or decide firmly
Collocations
fix a meeting
|fix a date
|fix an appointment
Synonyms
schedule (Common in American English; focuses on planning and organizing.)
Antonyms
cancel (Means to call off an arranged event.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|time
Definition
To choose and set a time, date, or place for something.
To arrange or decide on a time, date, place, or detail so that it is definite and agreed.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
I'm in a bit of a fix because I lost my passport.
Kicsit szorult helyzetben vagyok, mert elvesztettem az útlevelemet.
She got into a real fix when she missed her train.
Nagy pácba került, amikor lekéste a vonatát.
This is quite a fix—we have no money left.
Learner examples
I am in a fix now.
Most bajban vagyok.
He is in a bad fix.
Nagy bajban van.
She was in a fix with no help.
Meaning
Difficult situation needing solution
Collocations
in a fix
|get into a fix
Synonyms
jam (Informal; emphasizes being stuck or unable to move forward.)
Antonyms
solution (The resolution or answer to a problem.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A problem you must solve quickly.
A difficult or awkward situation that needs quick action or a solution.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
to fix [someone] [something]
I'll fix you some coffee while you wait.
Csinálok neked egy kávét, amíg vársz.
She fixed herself a quick snack before leaving.
Indulás előtt gyorsan készített magának valami harapnivalót.
Can you fix us some lunch?
Learner examples
I will fix dinner now.
Most elkészítem a vacsorát.
She fixed me tea.
Csinált nekem teát.
He fixed a sandwich for lunch.
Meaning
Prepare food or drink quickly
Collocations
fix breakfast
|fix a sandwich
Synonyms
make (Very general; not limited to quick preparation.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
To make food or drink fast for someone.
To make food or drink quickly, especially for someone else.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
6
Usage pattern:
to fix [a game/election/result]
They tried to fix the match by bribing the referee.
Megpróbálták megbundázni a meccset úgy, hogy megvesztegették a bírót.
The election was fixed to keep him in power.
A választást elcsalták, hogy hatalmon maradhasson.
Investigators found evidence that the contest had been fixed.
Learner examples
He fixed the game and won.
Megbundázta a meccset, és nyert.
They fixed the match for money.
Pénzért megbundázták a meccset.
The man fixed the election.
Meaning
Arrange outcome dishonestly
Collocations
fix a match
|fix an election
Synonyms
rig (Informal; similar meaning, especially for competitions or votes.)
Antonyms
play fair (Means to compete honestly without cheating.)
Themes
crime
|sports
|law
|politics
Definition
To change the result of something like a game so it is not fair.
To dishonestly arrange the result of an event, such as a game, election, or competition, so that it happens in one's favor.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fix
IPA
GB/fˈɪks/
US/fˈɪks/
Syllables & stress
fix (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fix)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fix
- Plural: fixes
Verb
- Base: fix
- 3rd Person Singular: fixes
- Present Participle: fixing
- Past: fixed
Word family
Forms
fixes
noun
fixing
verb
fixed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfixable
adjective
Advanced or less common
fixation
noun
fixate
verb
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- I'm really in a fix—I locked my keys in the car!
- She found herself in a fix after missing her flight.