fix

noun

  1. 1

    a determination of the place where something is

    he got a good fix on the target

  2. 2

    an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

    collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers

  3. 3

    the act of putting something in working order again

  4. 4

    something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

    she needed a fix of chocolate

  5. 5

    informal terms for a difficult situation

    he got into a terrible fix

    he made a muddle of his marriage

verb

  1. 1

    make infertile

    in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized

  2. 2

    restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

    She repaired her TV set

    Repair my shoes please

  3. 3

    make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

    Get the children ready for school!

    prepare for war

  4. 4

    kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

  5. 5

    make fixed, stable or stationary

    let's fix the picture to the frame

  6. 6

    decide upon or fix definitely

    fix the variables

    specify the parameters

  7. 7

    take vengeance on or get even

    We'll get them!

    That'll fix him good!

Synonyms

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