fix

verb

\ ˈfiks

fixed; fixing; fixes

Definition of fix

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : to make firm, stable, or stationary We led out more rope and fixed it in place up steeper snow.— Joe Tasker & Peter Boardman

b : to give a permanent or final form to: such as

(1) : to change into a stable compound or available form bacteria that fix nitrogen

(2) : to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study

(3) : to make the image of (a photographic film) permanent by removing unused salts

c : affix, attach The tables on the ship were fixed to the floor.

2a : to hold or direct steadily fixes his eyes on the horizon

b : to capture the attention of fixed her with a stare

3a : to set or place definitely : establish fixed the date of their wedding

b : to make an accurate determination of : discover fixing our location on the chart

c : assign fix the blame

4 : to set in order : adjust fixed his spectacles and read aloud— George Meredith

5 : to get ready : prepare fix lunch

6a : repair, mend fix the clock

b : restore, cure the doctor fixed him up

c : spay, castrate had his dog fixed

7a : to get even with They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good.

b : to influence the actions, outcome, or effect of by improper or illegal methods the race had been fixed

intransitive verb

1 : to become firm, stable, or fixed

2 : to get set : be on the verge we're fixing to leave soon

3 : to direct one's attention or efforts : focus also : decide, settle —usually used with on had fixed on the first Saturday in June All eyes fixed on her as she entered the room.

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