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.