fixing

noun
UK: /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
US: /ˈfɪksɪŋ/

  1. The act of repairing something.

    1. The fixing of the car took all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. After fixing the broken vase, you couldn't even tell it was damaged. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of making something secure or stable.

    1. The fixing of the shelf was done quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fixing of prices by the company was deemed illegal by the court. [ ] [ ]

  3. A solution to a problem or difficulty.

    1. I need a fixing for this leaky faucet. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's always looking for a quick fixing to his financial problems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

solution remedy
fixing verb

  1. Present participle of 'fix': repairing or mending something.

    1. He is fixing the bicycle now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is fixing the dinner, so please don't disturb her in the kitchen. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of 'fix': securing something in place.

    1. They are fixing the sign to the wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineer is fixing the sensor to ensure it doesn't move during operation. [ ] [ ]

  3. Present participle of 'fix': arranging or preparing something.

    1. She is fixing a meeting for next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team is fixing a plan to improve their marketing strategy for the upcoming quarter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixing" in English means: The act of repairing something., The process of making something secure or stable., A solution to a problem or difficulty..

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

Synonyms for "fixing": solution, remedy.

Example usage of "fixing": "The fixing of the car took all day.". More examples on the page.