fix

noun

UK /fɪks/

Word Forms

singular	fix
plural	fixes

1
countable something that solves a problem or corrects a mistake
a quick fix (=a fast solution but one that is usually only temporary):
We need a long-term solution, not just a quick fix.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of solving problems
solution
compromise
remedy
2
singular informala difficult situation or a big problem
I can get you out of this fix.
in a fix:
We’re all in the same fix.
Synonyms and related words
Difficult situations and experiences
crisis
battle
nightmare
Synonyms and related words
General problems and difficulties
problem
difficulty
trouble
3
singular an amount of a drug that someone feels they need to take regularly
Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs
abuse
addiction
addictive
4
singular a dishonest arrangement intended to produce a particular result
Everyone knows the contest was a fix.
Synonyms and related words
Tricks, pretences and dishonest plans
ploy
hoax
dodge

phrases

get/have a fix on something

fix

noun

US /fɪks/

Word Forms

singular	fix
plural	fixes

1
countable something that solves a problem or corrects a mistake
a quick fix (=a fast solution, but one that is usually only temporary):
We need a long-term solution, not just a quick fix.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of solving problems
solution
compromise
remedy
2
singular informala difficult situation or a big problem
I can get you out of this fix.
in a fix:
We’re all in the same fix.
Synonyms and related words
Difficult situations and experiences
crisis
battle
nightmare
Synonyms and related words
General problems and difficulties
problem
difficulty
trouble
3
singular an amount of a drug that someone feels they need to take regularly
Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs
abuse
addiction
a monkey on your back
4
singular a dishonest arrangement intended to produce a particular result
Everyone knows the contest was a fix.
Synonyms and related words
Tricks, pretenses and dishonest plans
ploy
hoax
dodge

phrases

get/have a fix on something

fix

verb transitive

UK /fɪks/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	fix
he/she/it	fixes
present participle	fixing
past tense	fixed
past participle	fixed

1
to fasten something somewhere so that it cannot move
Andrew is fixing some shelves in the bedroom.
fix something to/onto/on something:
Smoke detectors should be fixed to the ceiling.
She fixed hooks to the window frame.
Synonyms and related words
To fasten or join one thing to another
fasten
fix
attach
2
to make a decision about a price or amount and not allow it to change
We have fixed our fees for the next three years.
fix something at something:
Interest rates have been fixed at 5%.
Synonyms and related words
Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs
bargain
beat down
bottom out
1. 2a
  to decide the date when something will happen
  They fixed a meeting for next Friday at 9.
  A delivery date has not yet been fixed.
  Synonyms and related words
  To choose, or to change the timing of something
  fix
  time
  schedule
3
to arrange for something to happen
Can you fix it for me to meet the president?
Synonyms and related words
To make plans or arrangements
plan
arrange
organize
4
if you fix something in your mind, you always remember it or think of it in a particular way
Synonyms and related words
To remember
remember
recall
think back
5
to dishonestly arrange something such as a game or election so that it has the result that someone wants
Synonyms and related words
To do something dishonest
cheat
defraud
falsify
Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system
alternative vote
AV
ballot rigging
6
informalused for saying angrily that you will punish someone or stop them from doing something
He thinks he’s won but I’ll fix him!
Synonyms and related words
Ways of threatening someone
watch it
or else
if someone isn’t careful
7
mainly Americanto prepare food or drink
I’ll fix dinner.
fix someone something:
Jackie fixed me a drink.
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch
8
to repair something
Jessica fixed my watch.
have/get something fixed:
I have to get my car fixed.
Synonyms and related words
To repair something
darn
do up
fix
1. 8a
  informalto find a solution to a situation where things are not working well
  Is it too late to fix their marriage?
  Synonyms and related words
  To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
  cope
  overcome
  carry off
9
mainly Americanto arrange your hair or clothing so that you look nicer
How should I fix my hair?
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
10
to use chemicals on something so that its colours do not change or disappear, for example on a photograph
The substance fixes the dye so it won’t wash out.
Synonyms and related words
To take and develop photographs
blow up
capture
come out

phrasal verbs

fix on

fix up

fix with

fix

verb transitive

US /fɪks/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	fix
he/she/it	fixes
present participle	fixing
past tense	fixed
past participle	fixed

1
to repair something
Jessica fixed my watch.
have/get something fixed:
I have to get my car fixed.
Synonyms and related words
To repair something
darn
do up
fix
1. 1a
  informalto find a solution to a situation where things are not working well
  Is it too late to fix their marriage?
  Synonyms and related words
  To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
  cope
  overcome
  carry off
2
to prepare food or drink
I’ll fix dinner.
fix someone something:
Jackie fixed me a drink.
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch
3
to arrange your hair or clothing so that you look nicer
How should I fix my hair?
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
4
to fasten something somewhere so that it cannot move
fix something to/onto/on something:
Smoke detectors should be fixed to the ceiling.
She fixed hooks to the window frame.
Andrew is fixing some shelves in the bedroom.
Synonyms and related words
To fasten or join one thing to another
fasten
fix
attach
5
to make a decision about a price or amount and not allow it to change
We have fixed our fees for the next three years.
fix something at something:
Interest rates have been fixed at 5%.
Synonyms and related words
Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs
appraise
bargain
beat down
1. 5a
  to decide the date when something will happen
  They fixed a meeting for next Friday at 9:00.
  A delivery date has not yet been fixed.
  Synonyms and related words
  To choose, or to change the timing of something
  fix
  time
  schedule
6
to arrange for something to happen
Can you fix it for me to meet the president?
Synonyms and related words
To make plans or arrangements
plan
arrange
organize
7
if you fix something in your mind, you always remember it or think of it in a particular way
Synonyms and related words
To remember
remember
recall
think back
8
to dishonestly arrange something such as a game or election so that it has the result that someone wants
Synonyms and related words
To do something dishonest
cheat
falsify
fake
Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system
advance poll
alternative vote
AV
9
informalused for saying angrily that you will punish someone or stop them from doing something
He thinks he’s won, but I’ll fix him!
Synonyms and related words
Ways of threatening someone
watch it
or else
if someone isn’t careful
10
to use chemicals on something so that its colors do not change or disappear, for example on a photograph
The substance fixes the dye so it won’t wash out.
Synonyms and related words
To take and develop photographs
blow up
capture
come out
11
Americanto perform a medical operation on an animal so that it cannot have babies
We had the cat fixed after her first litter.
Synonyms and related words
Treating animals and animal welfare
the ASPCA
castrate
dock

phrases

be fixing to do something

phrasal verbs

fix on

fix up

fix with

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