Meaning & Definition of word "Fix"
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Fix
/fɪks/
noun:
- 1. A solution to a problem or an act of repairing.
- Example: The quick fix didn’t last long, and the engine failed again.
- 2. An arrangement or adjustment made to keep something stable or working.
- Example: We need a fix for the budget before we can proceed with the project.
verb:
- 1. To repair or restore something to a proper state.
- Example: I need to fix the leaking faucet in the kitchen.
- 2. To attach or secure something in a specified position.
- Example: Please fix the picture to the wall with a hammer and a nail.
- 3. To solve or remedy a problem.
- Example: The team is working hard to fix the issues with the software.
adjective:
- 1. Describing something that is definitely specified or established.
- Example: The program had a fix schedule for its sessions.
Etymology
Middle English fixen, from Latin fixare, meaning to fasten or secure.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fix up:
To renovate or improve something.
fix someone's wagon:
To get revenge on someone.
fix in:
To provide for or prepare someone in a particular situation.
Related Words
fixation:
The state of being fixed or attached.
fixture:
An item that is permanently attached or an object used regularly.
fixed:
Firmly placed or established.
Slang Meanings of fix
Meaning: A dose of a drug, especially when illegal.
Example Sentence: He needs his fix before he can focus.
Meaning: A solution to a problem, often temporary.
Example Sentence: That was just a quick fix for the issue.