fix
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.
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.
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.
A problem you must solve quickly.
A difficult or awkward situation that needs quick action or a solution.
To make food or drink fast for someone.
To make food or drink quickly, especially for someone else.
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.
- Base: fix
- Plural: fixes
- Base: fix
- 3rd Person Singular: fixes
- Present Participle: fixing
- Past: fixed
fix on/upon something
1Decide on one choice after options considered
To choose one thing after thinking about different choices.
- They finally fixed on the blue design for their logo.
- We've fixed upon July 10th for the meeting.
fix up
1Improve 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.
- 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
1Satisfy 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.
- He gets his daily fix of news online every morning.
- She needs to get her fix of chocolate after dinner.
in a fix
1In trouble or difficulty
In a problem that is hard to solve quickly.
- I'm really in a fix—I locked my keys in the car!
- She found herself in a fix after missing her flight.