1fix
verb ˈfiks
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Definition of fix
transitive verb
1 a :to make firm, stable, or stationary
We led out more rope and fixed it in place up steeper snow. —Joe Tasker & Peter Boardman
b :to give a permanent or final form to: such as (1) :to change into a stable compound or available form bacteria that fix nitrogen (2) :to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study (3) :to make the image of (a photographic film) permanent by removing unused salts
c :affix, attach The tables on the ship were fixed to the floor.
2 a :to hold or direct steadily fixes his eyes on the horizon
b :to capture the attention of fixed her with a stare
3 a :to set or place definitely :establish fixed the date of their wedding
b :to make an accurate determination of :discover fixing our location on the chart
c :assign fix the blame
4 :to set in order :adjust
fixed his spectacles and read aloud —George Meredith
5 :to get ready :prepare fix lunch
6 a :repair, mend fix the clock
b :restore, cure the doctor fixed him up
c :spay, castrate had his dog fixed
7 a :to get even with They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good.
b :to influence the actions, outcome, or effect of by improper or illegal methods the race had been fixed
intransitive verb
1 :to become firm, stable, or fixed
2 :to get set :be on the verge we're fixing to leave soon
3 :to direct one's attention or efforts :focus; also :decide, settle —usually used with on had fixed on the first Saturday in JuneAll eyes fixed on her as she entered the room.
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