fixture
gb/fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/ us/fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 7900
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
permanently attached building equipment
A piece of equipment, like a light or sink, that is attached to a building and usually stays there.
Gebruikspatroon:
a [type] fixture in [a room/place]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fixture' with 'furniture'. A 'fixture' is attached to the building (like a sink or a light), while 'furniture' can be moved (like a table or chair). Another mistake is saying 'light furniture' when they mean 'light fixture'.
Synoniemen
fitting (Often used in British English for items like lights or taps attached to a building; very close in meaning.)
Antoniemen
portable (Describes equipment that can be easily moved and is not fixed to the building.)
Woordcombinaties
light fixture
|bathroom fixtures
|kitchen fixtures
|plumbing fixtures
|electrical fixtures
|ceiling fixtures
Thema's
housing
|objects
|daily life
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- The apartment comes with new kitchen fixtures, including a modern sink and tap.
- We need to replace the old bathroom fixtures before we sell the house.
- The electrician installed several ceiling fixtures in the living room.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The light fixture is on the ceiling.
- This house has very old bathroom fixtures.
- They put new kitchen fixtures in the small flat.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
2
person or thing always present
A person or thing that is always in the same place or activity and is expected to be there.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is a fixture at [a place]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think 'fixture' here means only a physical object, but it is also used for people. Another mistake is saying 'He is fixing here' instead of 'He is a fixture here'; 'fixing' is a verb and does not mean 'always present'.
Synoniemen
regular (Focuses on someone who comes often, but does not always suggest the same sense of long-term, almost permanent presence as 'fixture'.)
Antoniemen
newcomer (Someone who has just arrived, the opposite of a long-standing, expected presence.)
Woordcombinaties
a fixture at
|a fixture in
|almost a permanent fixture
|long-time fixture
|local fixture
Thema's
people
|social life
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- After twenty years, she has become a fixture at the local café.
- The old piano was a fixture in our family home.
- He’s a fixture in the tech scene, always appearing at major conferences.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is a fixture at this bar; he comes every night.
- That teacher is a fixture in the school; everyone knows him.
- The big clock is a fixture in the town square.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
event
3
scheduled sports match or game
A sports game that is planned to happen at a certain time and place.
Gebruikspatroon:
a [type] fixture against [team]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Many learners do not know this sports use and only understand 'fixture' as equipment in a building. In British sports news, 'fixture' almost always means a planned match, not a light or sink.
Synoniemen
match (The usual everyday word for a single game; 'fixture' emphasizes that it is on an official schedule, especially in British English.)
Antoniemen
cancellation (When a planned match is called off, the opposite of holding the scheduled fixture.)
Woordcombinaties
league fixture
|home fixture
|away fixture
|cup fixture
|fixture list
|midweek fixture
Thema's
sports
|time
|events
Voorbeelden
- Saturday’s home fixture against Manchester United has been postponed.
- The club faces a tough run of fixtures over the next month.
- The full fixture list will be published next week.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Our next fixture is on Sunday afternoon.
- They have three difficult fixtures this month.
- The team checked the fixture list for their next game.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
technical
C1
entity
4
item legally part of property
In property law, something that is fixed to a building and is treated as part of the building when it is sold.
Gebruikspatroon:
fixtures and [other items] in [a property]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often do not realize that 'fixture' has a special legal meaning. In everyday speech, people may use 'fixtures' loosely, but in contracts it can decide what stays with the house. Do not confuse this with general 'furniture', which is usually not a fixture in law.
Synoniemen
appurtenance (A formal legal term for something that belongs to and passes with property; broader and more technical than 'fixture'.)
Antoniemen
chattel (A legal term for movable personal property that is not fixed to the land or building, the opposite of a fixture in property law.)
Woordcombinaties
fixtures and fittings
|fixtures and chattels
|tenant's fixtures
|trade fixtures
|dispute over fixtures
Thema's
law
|real estate
|business
|housing
Voorbeelden
- There was a legal dispute over whether the built-in wardrobes were fixtures or personal property.
- The contract clearly states which fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.
- In some jurisdictions, light fittings are treated as fixtures that remain with the house.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- In law, a fixture stays with the house when you sell it.
- They argued in court about whether the shelves were fixtures.
- The lawyer explained which items were fixtures and which were not.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
technical
C1
entity
5
holding device in manufacturing
In factory work, a tool that holds a part in one place while a machine works on it.
Gebruikspatroon:
a [type] fixture for [a process]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this technical use with general building fixtures like lights and sinks. In engineering texts, 'fixture' almost always refers to a holding device, not room equipment.
Synoniemen
jig (A related engineering tool; a jig often also guides the cutting tool, while a fixture mainly holds the workpiece in place.)
Antoniemen
handheld (Describes work done by hand without a device to fix the part in place, the opposite of using a fixture for support.)
Woordcombinaties
welding fixture
|drilling fixture
|assembly fixture
|custom fixture
|tooling fixture
Thema's
engineering
|technology
|industry
|work
Voorbeelden
- The engineer designed a custom fixture to hold the metal plates during drilling.
- Using the wrong fixture can lead to vibration and poor-quality cuts.
- All parts are clamped into the fixture before the welding robot starts its cycle.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The part sits in a fixture while the machine cuts it.
- They built a new fixture for the welding robot.
- A good fixture helps the worker make the same part many times.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
fixture
IPA
GB/fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
US/fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
fix - ture (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (fix)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: fixture
- Plural: fixtures
Woordfamilie
Forms
fixtures
noun
Core family
fix
verb A2
fixed
adjective
Related words
fixable
adjective
fixer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unfixed
adjective
unfixable
adjective
Advanced or less common
fixation
noun
Uitdrukkingen
a fixture in
1/ə fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
long-term regular part of something
Someone or something that has been part of a place, group, or activity for a long time and is expected to be there.
Voorbeelden
- She’s a fixture in the local music scene.
- That bakery is a fixture in the neighborhood.
- For decades, he was a fixture in national politics.
bathroom fixtures
1/bˈæθɹˌum fˈɪkst͡ʃɚz/
fixed phrase
fixed equipment in a bathroom
The fixed things in a bathroom, like the sink, toilet, and shower.
Voorbeelden
- The hotel proudly advertises its luxury bathroom fixtures.
- We decided to upgrade the bathroom fixtures before renting out the apartment.
- Rust had formed around several of the old bathroom fixtures.
light fixture
1/lˈaɪt fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
fixed device holding a light
A thing attached to a wall or ceiling that holds a light bulb or lamp.
Voorbeelden
- The light fixture in the hallway needs to be replaced.
- They chose a modern light fixture for the dining room.
- Be sure to turn off the power before working on any light fixture.
permanent fixture
1/pˈɚmənənt fˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
someone or something always present
A person or thing that is always in a place or situation and seems like it will never leave.
Voorbeelden
- After ten years, she’s become a permanent fixture in the office.
- That old sofa was a permanent fixture in our living room when I was a child.
- He’s a permanent fixture on the talk show circuit these days.