fix
gb/fˈɪks/ us/fˈɪks/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
Repair something damaged
To make something that is broken or not working good again.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to fix [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fix' with 'set' or 'put', but 'fix' means to repair or make something work again.
Συνώνυμα
repair (More formal and technical; often used for mechanical or professional contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
break (Means to damage or destroy something so it no longer works.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fix a car
|fix a problem
|fix a leak
|fix the roof
|fix the computer
Θέματα
daily life
|technology
|home
|daily_life
|work
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will fix my chair.
- He fixed his toy.
- She fixed the door.
- We fix the car every year.
- The man fixed the light.
Ρήμα
B1
action
2
Fasten securely in place
To make something stay in one place by holding or attaching it strongly.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to fix [something] to [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'attach firmly', not 'make work again'.
Συνώνυμα
secure (Slightly more formal; emphasizes safety and stability.)
Αντώνυμα
loosen (Means to make something less tight or not firmly attached.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fix a poster to the wall
|fix the shelves
|fix a handle to a door
Θέματα
daily life
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I fix the paper to the board.
- She fixed her name tag to her shirt.
- We fixed the shelf to the wall.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Set or decide firmly
To choose and set a time, date, or place for something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to fix [a time/date/place] for [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners might confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'set something definite'.
Συνώνυμα
schedule (Common in American English; focuses on planning and organizing.)
Αντώνυμα
cancel (Means to call off an arranged event.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fix a meeting
|fix a date
|fix an appointment
Θέματα
business
|daily life
|time
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We fixed a day to meet.
- She fixed a time for lunch.
- They fixed the party for Friday.
Ουσιαστικό
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation needing solution
A problem you must solve quickly.
Συνώνυμα
jam (Informal; emphasizes being stuck or unable to move forward.)
Αντώνυμα
solution (The resolution or answer to a problem.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in a fix
|get into a fix
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I am in a fix now.
- He is in a bad fix.
- She was in a fix with no help.
Ρήμα
informal
B1
action
5
Prepare food or drink quickly
To make food or drink fast for someone.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to fix [someone] [something]
Συνώνυμα
make (Very general; not limited to quick preparation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fix breakfast
|fix a sandwich
Θέματα
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- I'll fix you some coffee while you wait.
- She fixed herself a quick snack before leaving.
- Can you fix us some lunch?
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will fix dinner now.
- She fixed me tea.
- He fixed a sandwich for lunch.
Ρήμα
informal
B2
action
6
Arrange outcome dishonestly
To change the result of something like a game so it is not fair.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to fix [a game/election/result]
Συνώνυμα
rig (Informal; similar meaning, especially for competitions or votes.)
Αντώνυμα
play fair (Means to compete honestly without cheating.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fix a match
|fix an election
Θέματα
crime
|sports
|law
|politics
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He fixed the game and won.
- They fixed the match for money.
- The man fixed the election.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
fix
IPA
GB/fˈɪks/
US/fˈɪks/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fix (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (fix)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: fix
- Plural: fixes
Verb
- Base: fix
- 3rd Person Singular: fixes
- Present Participle: fixing
- Past: fixed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
fixes
noun
fixing
verb
fixed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfixable
adjective
Advanced or less common
fixation
noun
fixate
verb
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- I'm really in a fix—I locked my keys in the car!
- She found herself in a fix after missing her flight.