Meaning & Definition of word "Fixing"

Fixing

/ˈfɪksɪŋ/

1. the act or process of making something stable or repairing it.
- Example: The fixing of the old car took most of the weekend.
2. a situation where someone influences the outcome of an event dishonestly.
- Example: There were allegations of fixing in the match.

1. present participle of fix; to repair or mend something.
- Example: He is fixing the leaky faucet in the kitchen.
2. to place in a certain position or to make stable.
- Example: She is fixing the picture frame on the wall.
3. to prepare or arrange something.
- Example: They are fixing dinner for the guests.

Derived from the verb 'fix', which comes from the Latin 'fixare', meaning to fasten.

fixing to:

Preparing or intending to do something.

fixing something up:

Renovating or improving something.

fixing a meal:

Preparing food for consumption.

fixing her hair:

Arranging or styling hair.

that's a quick fix:

A solution that is easy but not necessarily ideal.

repair:

To restore to a good condition.

maintain:

To keep in an existing state or preserve from failure.

install:

To set up for use or service.

adjust:

To alter or move something slightly to achieve the desired fit.

prepare:

To make something ready for use.

Meaning: A fix for a problem

Example Sentence: I got a fix for your car troubles.

Meaning: Fixing to go out

Example Sentence: I'm fixing to go out later tonight.

Meaning: Fixing to get together

Example Sentence: We are fixing to get together this weekend.