1fix 
/ˈfɪks/ verb
fix·es; fixed; fix·ing /ˈfɪks/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : 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
b : 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. 2 : 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] 3 a : 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
b : 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.
c : to arrange the details of something
▪ My lawyer fixed it [=made arrangements] so I wouldn't have to go to court. 4 chiefly US a : 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 5 : 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] 6 : to change the appearance of (someone's face, nose, etc.) through surgery
▪ She wants to get her nose fixed. 7 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! 8 US : to make (an animal) unable to reproduce : to neuter or spay (an animal)
▪ You should have your dog/cat fixed. 9 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. 10 technical : to change (nitrogen) into a stable or useful form
▪ bacteria that fix nitrogen
▪ He fixed the fence last weekend. ▪ I need to fix this dent in my car. ▪ fix a leaky faucet
b : 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.
▪ 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]
▪ They haven't yet fixed the date of their wedding. ▪ They fixed the price at $10. ▪ illegal price fixing
b : 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.
c : to arrange the details of something
▪ My lawyer fixed it [=made arrangements] so I wouldn't have to go to court.
▪ 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
▪ 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]
▪ She wants to get her nose fixed.
▪ They thought they could cheat me, but I fixed them good. ▪ I'll fix you!
▪ You should have your dog/cat fixed.
▪ 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.
▪ bacteria that fix nitrogen
fix on/upon [phrasal verb]
fix on/upon (something) 1 : 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] 2 : to make a decision about or choose (something)
▪ After weeks of discussion, they've finally fixed on a solution.
▪ 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]
▪ 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]
▪ She fixed him with an angry stare. [=she stared at him angrily]
fix up [phrasal verb] 1 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 2 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. 3 fix (someone) up a : to provide (someone) with something that is needed or wanted
▪ They can fix you up with a rental car at the airport.
b : 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.
▪ We spent thousands of dollars fixing up our house. — see also fixer-upper
▪ 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.
▪ They can fix you up with a rental car at the airport.
b : 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.
▪ 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]
▪ 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 — see 2broke
— fix·able /ˈfɪksəbəl/ adjective
▪ All the car's problems are fixable.
/ˈfɪksəbəl/ adjective ▪ All the car's problems are fixable.
— fix·er /ˈfɪksɚ/ noun, plural fix·ers [count]
/ˈfɪksɚ/ noun, plural fix·ers [count]
