Definition of fix

adjective (a)

• Fixed; solidified. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

noun (n)

• informal terms for a difficult situation (noun.state)

  Synonym: hole, jam, kettle of fish, mess, muddle, pickle
  

  Example:
  He got into a terrible fix.
  

  source: wordnet30
• something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug (noun.act)

  Example:
  She needed a fix of chocolate.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of putting something in working order again (noun.act)

  Synonym: fixing, fixture, mend, mending, repair, reparation
  

  source: wordnet30
• an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear (noun.act)

  Example:
  Collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a determination of the place where something is (noun.act)

  Synonym: localisation, localization, locating, location
  

  Example:
  He got a good fix on the target.
  

  source: wordnet30
• A position of difficulty or embarassment; predicament; dilemma. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken (verb.change)

  Synonym: bushel, doctor, furbish up, mend, repair, restore, touch on
  Antonym: break, bust
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to be firmly attached (verb.contact)

  Synonym: fasten, secure
  Antonym: unfasten
  

  Example:
  She fixed her gaze on the man.
  

  source: wordnet30
• decide upon or fix definitely (verb.communication)

  Synonym: define, determine, limit, set, specify
  

  Example:
  Fix the variables.
  

  source: wordnet30
• prepare for eating by applying heat (verb.creation)

  Synonym: cook, make, prepare, ready
  

  Example:
  Fix breakfast for the guests, please.
  

  source: wordnet30
• take vengeance on or get even (verb.competition)

  Synonym: get, pay back, pay off
  

  Example:
  That'll fix him good!.
  

  source: wordnet30
• set or place definitely (verb.creation)

  Example:
  Let's fix the date for the party!.
  

  source: wordnet30
• kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study (verb.change)

  source: wordnet30
• make fixed, stable or stationary (verb.change)

  Synonym: fixate
  

  Example:
  Let's fix the picture to the frame.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make infertile (verb.body)

  Synonym: desex, desexualise, desexualize, sterilise, sterilize, unsex
  

  source: wordnet30
• influence an event or its outcome by illegal means (verb.social)

  Example:
  Fix a race.
  

  source: wordnet30
• put (something somewhere) firmly (verb.contact)

  Synonym: deposit, posit, situate
  

  Example:
  Fix your eyes on this spot.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change)

  Synonym: gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up
  

  Example:
  I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To make firm, stable, or fast; to set or place permanently; to fasten immovably; to establish; to implant; to secure; to make definite. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To become fixed; to settle or remain permanently; to cease from wandering; to rest. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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