fix

verb
UK: /fɪks/
US: /fɪks/

  1. To repair something that is broken or not working properly.

    1. I can fix your bike for you, no problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to fix the television, but it was beyond repair. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fasten or attach something firmly in place.

    1. Fix the shelf to the wall with these screws. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used glue to fix the broken pieces of the vase together. [ ] [ ]

  3. To decide on something, such as a date or time.

    1. Let's fix a date for the next meeting soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. They need to fix the price of the product before launching it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

repair solution attach fasten establish remedy mend determine
fix noun

  1. A solution to a problem.

    1. We need a quick fix for this problem now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software update provided a fix for the security vulnerability. [ ] [ ]

  2. A dose of an addictive drug.

    1. He needed a fix to stop the withdrawal symptoms. [ ] [ ]
    2. The addict was desperate for his next fix to feel normal. [ ] [ ]
fix idiom

  1. A difficult or awkward situation.

    1. I am in a fix because I lost my wallet. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found herself in a terrible fix after making that bad decision. [ ] [ ]
fix phrasal-verb

  1. To prepare a meal or drink.

    1. I will fix you a sandwich for lunch today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you fix me a cup of coffee before I leave this place? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fix" in English means: To repair something that is broken or not working properly., To fasten or attach something firmly in place., To decide on something, such as a date or time..

The phonetic transcription of "fix" is /fɪks/ in British English and /fɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fix": repair, solution, attach, fasten, establish, remedy, mend, determine.

Example usage of "fix": "I can fix your bike for you, no problem.". More examples on the page.