fix
Repair something damaged
To make something that is broken or not working good again.
to fix [something]
- 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.
- I will fix my chair.
- He fixed his toy.
- She fixed the door.
- We fix the car every year.
- The man fixed the light.
Fasten securely in place
To make something stay in one place by holding or attaching it strongly.
to fix [something] to [something]
- 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.
- I fix the paper to the board.
- She fixed her name tag to her shirt.
- We fixed the shelf to the wall.
Set or decide firmly
To choose and set a time, date, or place for something.
to fix [a time/date/place] for [something]
- 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.
- We fixed a day to meet.
- She fixed a time for lunch.
- They fixed the party for Friday.
Difficult situation needing solution
A problem you must solve quickly.
- 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.
- I am in a fix now.
- He is in a bad fix.
- She was in a fix with no help.
Prepare food or drink quickly
To make food or drink fast for someone.
to fix [someone] [something]
- I'll fix you some coffee while you wait.
- She fixed herself a quick snack before leaving.
- Can you fix us some lunch?
- I will fix dinner now.
- She fixed me tea.
- He fixed a sandwich for lunch.
Arrange outcome dishonestly
To change the result of something like a game so it is not fair.
to fix [a game/election/result]
- 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.
- He fixed the game and won.
- They fixed the match for money.
- The man fixed the election.
- 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.