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/ˈfɪks/ · fix
noun
- A repair or corrective action. That plumber's fix is much better than the first one's.
- A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma; a predicament. It rained before we repaired the roof, and were we in a fix!
- A single dose of an addictive drug administered to a drug user. The doctor prescribed a fix to help the addict overcome withdrawal symptoms.
verb
- To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix. The arrow fix the deer in its tracks.
- To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time. A dab of chewing gum will fix your note to the bulletin board.
- To mend, to repair. That heater will start a fire if you don't fix it.
Did you know? The phrase 'fix in a minute' is a common idiomatic expression, but the word 'fix' itself has a long history dating back to Old English. It has been used in various senses, including a repair or corrective action, a difficult situation, and a dose of an addictive drug.