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fix

/ˈfɪks/

US UK

verb

fixes; fixed; fixing

[+ obj] to make (something) whole or able to work properly again :to repair (something)

He fixed the fence last weekend.

I need to fix this dent in my car.

fix a leaky faucet

to deal with or correct (a problem)

Your proposals won't fix [=solve] anything.

People expect the schools to fix whatever is wrong with their kids.

to attach (something) in such a way that it will not move

All tables on the ship will be fixed to the floor. :to connect or join (things) physically

fix [=attach, fasten] this sign to your door

The table was fixed firmly to the floor.

The scarf was fixed in place with a pin. - sometimes used figuratively

I want to fix this moment in my mind forever. [=I want to remember this moment forever]

to set or place (something) definitely

They haven't yet fixed the date of their wedding.

They fixed the price at $10.

illegal price fixing

to find out (something) with certainty

Investigators are still attempting to fix the exact time of the accident.

We're trying to fix [=get a fix on] the ship's location.

to arrange the details of something

My lawyer fixed it [=made arrangements] so I wouldn't have to go to court.

chiefly US

to make (something, such as a meal) ready

fix [=prepare, make] dinner

Can I fix [=make] you a drink? = Can I fix a drink for you?

b informal :to make (someone's hair, makeup, etc.) neat or attractive

We had to wait 10 minutes while she fixed her hair.

fixing her lipstick/makeup

to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way

They were accused of fixing games in college.

The election was fixed.

fix a parking ticket [=arrange for someone to not have to pay a fine for parking illegally]

to change the appearance of (someone's face, nose, etc.) through surgery

She wants to get her nose fixed.

informal :to do something to punish (someone who has treated you badly or unfairly)

They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good.

I'll fix you!

US :to make (an animal) unable to reproduce :to neuter or spay (an animal)

You should have your dog/cat fixed.

US informal + old-fashioned :to be or get ready to do something

They were fixing to leave.

It looks like it's fixing to rain. [=it's about to rain]

This sense of fix is sometimes used humorously to suggest the speech of cowboys in western movies.

technical :to change (nitrogen) into a stable or useful form

bacteria that fix nitrogen

fix on/upon

[phrasal verb]

fix on/upon (something)

to direct your attention or thoughts toward (something) :to focus on (something)

He has fixed on/upon the idea of going back to school.

All eyes fixed on her as she entered the room. [=everyone looked at her as she entered the room]

to make a decision about or choose (something)

After weeks of discussion, they've finally fixed on a solution.

fix (someone) with a stare/look (etc.)

to look directly at (someone) usually in an angry way

She fixed him with an angry stare. [=she stared at him angrily]

fix up

[phrasal verb]

fix up (something) or fix (something) up :to improve the appearance or condition of (something, such as a building) by repairing it, making changes to it, etc.

We spent thousands of dollars fixing up our house. - see also fixer-upper

fix (someone or something) up chiefly US :to make (someone or something) more attractive or fancy

I need a few minutes to fix myself up before we leave.

She got herself all fixed up [=dressed up, spruced up] for the party.

fix (someone) up

to provide (someone) with something that is needed or wanted

They can fix you up with a rental car at the airport.

to provide a possible boyfriend or girlfriend for (someone) :to arrange a date for (someone)

My mother tried to fix me up with one of her friends' sons.

fix your eyes/gaze (etc.) on/upon

to look at (someone or something) steadily

Everyone fixed their eyes on her as she entered the room.

fix your hopes/sights (etc.) on/upon

to direct your hopes, efforts, etc., toward (something)

They fixed their sights on winning the championship.

She has her hopes fixed on a career in journalism. [=she hopes/wants to have a career in journalism]

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

xem broke

noun

plural fixes

[count] a difficult or embarrassing situation

I found myself in an awful fix. [=mess, predicament]

something that solves a problem :solution

There's no easy fix to this problem.

a quick fix

the act of dishonestly controlling or affecting something (such as a game or election)

The result was unexpected, and some people suspect a fix.

(US) It was obvious early in the game that the fix was in. [=the outcome of the game was being controlled or affected in a dishonest way]

an amount of an illegal drug that someone wants or needs to have

He was desperately in search of his next fix. - often used figuratively

I got my nostalgia fix at my class reunion.

an ice-cream fix

the exact position of something (such as a ship or an airplane)

an accurate fix

We're trying to get a fix on the ship's location. [=trying to find or determine the ship's exact location]

an accurate understanding of something

Voters are still trying to get a fix on her character.

Analysts are reading reports to get a fix on how the market will perform.

* Các từ tương tự:
fixate, fixed, fixer-upper, fixings, fixity, fixture