fixed; fixing; fixes
1
a
: 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
2
a
: to hold or direct steadily
fixes his eyes on the horizon
b
: to capture the attention of
fixed her with a stare
3
4
: to set in order : adjust
fixed his spectacles and read aloud—George Meredith
5
: to get ready : prepare
fix lunch
6
7
a
: 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
1
: to become firm, stable, or fixed
2
: to get set : be on the verge
we're fixing to leave soon
1
: a position of difficulty or embarrassment : predicament
2
a
: the position (as of a ship) determined by bearings, observations, or radio
also
: a determination of one's position
b
: an accurate determination or understanding especially by observation or analysis
3
: an act or instance of improper or illegal fixing
the fix was in
4
: a supply or dose of something strongly desired or craved
a coffee fix
especially
: a shot of a narcotic
5
: fixation
6
: something that fixes or restores : solution
an easy fix
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