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Definition fix in British English

fix verb

[transitive] verb
/fɪks/
1

to fasten something somewhere so that it cannot move

Example

Andrew is fixing some shelves in the bedroom.

Example

Smoke detectors should be fixed to the ceiling.

Example

She fixed hooks to the window frame.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
2

to make a decision about a price or amount and not allow it to change

Example

We have fixed our fees for the next three years.

Example

Interest rates have been fixed at 5%.

Synonyms and related words
bargain beat down bottom out
2.1

to decide the date when something will happen

Example

They fixed a meeting for next Friday at 9.

Example

A delivery date has not yet been fixed.

Synonyms and related words
fix time schedule
3

to arrange for something to happen

Example

Can you fix it for me to meet the president?

Synonyms and related words
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
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
rort cheat defraud ballot rigging by-election campaign
6

used for saying angrily that you will punish someone or stop them from doing something

Example

He thinks he's won but I'll fix him!

Synonyms and related words
watch it or else if someone isn’t careful
7

to prepare food or drink

Example

I'll fix dinner.

Example

Jackie fixed me a drink.

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
8

to repair something

Example

Jessica fixed my watch.

Example

I have to get my car fixed.

Synonyms and related words
darn do up fix
8.1

to find a solution to a situation where things are not working well

Example

Is it too late to fix their marriage?

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
9

to arrange your hair or clothing so that you look nicer

Example

How should I fix my hair?

Synonyms and related words
backcomb barbershop blow-dry
10

to use chemicals on something so that its colours do not change or disappear, for example on a photograph

Example

The substance fixes the dye so it won't wash out.

Synonyms and related words
blow up capture come out
Definition fix in British English