Pronunciation

/fɪks/

Definitions

• Noun: A thing that has been fixed or repaired; a solution to a problem. Example: “The new software update was a fix for the security issues.”
• Verb (transitive):
  • To repair or mend something. Example: “I need to fix my bike before going to work.”
  • To fasten or secure something in place. Example: “She fixed the picture frame to the wall.”
  • To prepare or arrange something definitively or permanently. Example: “We’re fixing to leave soon.”
  • To direct one’s gaze or attention onto something. Example: “He fixed his eyes on the horizon.”
  • To manipulate or control something to achieve a desired outcome, often illegally. Example: “They were accused of fixing the election results.”
• Adjective: (informal) Firmly decided or arranged; set. Example: “The date for the meeting is fix.”

Phrases

• “Fix up”: To repair or improve something. Example: “Let’s fix up the old house together.”
• “Fixed idea”: A firmly held belief that cannot be changed easily. Example: “He had a fixed idea about how things should be done.”
• “Fix on/upon”: To decide definitely on something. Example: “She hasn’t yet fixed on a college to attend.”
• “To be under the influence of drugs/alcohol”: Being affected by drugs or alcohol. Example: “He was clearly under the influence when he crashed the car.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Finding a fix for the leaky faucet was a top priority.”
• Verb: “Can you fix this machine? It seems to have stopped working.”
• Adjective: “Her plans for the weekend were fix; she wasn’t open to any changes.”

Synonyms

• Repair
• Mend
• Secure
• Arrange
• Settle
• Prepare
• Correct
• Manipulate (in the context of illegal activities)
• Fasten
• Stabilize (in the sense of setting something firmly)