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Definition fix up in American English

fix up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to clean, repair, or decorate something

Example

They take old furniture and fix it up.

Example

I'm going to fix up the house before my mother-in-law arrives.

Example

I got all fixed up for the party.

Example

Go and fix yourself up - the Clarks are coming over.

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2

to arrange for something to happen

Example

Perhaps we can fix up a meeting for next week.

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3

to arrange for someone to have something that they need

Example

If you need more equipment, Mark will fix you up.

Example

I can fix you up with a place to live.

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4

to arrange for two people to meet so that they might begin a romantic relationship

Example

Jimmy wants to fix Joe up with his sister.

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Definition fix up in American English