fix Audio pronunciation of "fix" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fks)
v. fixed, fix·ing, fix·es
v. tr.
1.
1. To place securely; make stable or firm: fixed the tent poles in the ground. See Synonyms at fasten.
2. To secure to another; attach: fixing the notice to the board with tacks.
2.
1. To put into a stable or unalterable form: tried to fix the conversation in her memory.
2. To make (a chemical substance) nonvolatile or solid.
3. Biology. To convert (nitrogen) into stable, biologically assimilable compounds.
4. To kill and preserve (a specimen) intact for microscopic study.
5. To prevent discoloration of (a photographic image) by washing or coating with a chemical preservative.
3. To direct steadily: fixed her eyes on the road ahead.
4. To capture or hold: The man with the long beard fixed our attention.
5.
1. To set or place definitely; establish: fixed her residence in a coastal village.
2. To determine with accuracy; ascertain: fixed the date of the ancient artifacts.
3. To agree on; arrange: fix a time to meet.
6. To assign; attribute: fixing the blame.
7.
1. To correct or set right; adjust: fix a misspelling; fix the out-of-date accounts.
2. To restore to proper condition or working order; repair: fix a broken machine.
3. Computer Science. To convert (data) from floating-point notation to fixed-point notation.
8. To make ready; prepare: fixed the room for the guests; fix lunch for the kids; fixed himself a milkshake.
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