Noun
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a determination of the place where something is
"he got a good fix on the target"
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an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
"collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"
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the act of putting something in working order again
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something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
"she needed a fix of chocolate"
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informal terms for a difficult situation
"he got into a terrible fix"
"he made a muddle of his marriage"
- kettle of fish
Verb
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make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
"Get the children ready for school!"
"prepare for war"
"I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
- set up - gear up -
put (something somewhere) firmly
"She posited her hand on his shoulder"
"deposit the suitcase on the bench"
"fix your eyes on this spot"
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influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
"fix a race"
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make infertile
"in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"
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make fixed, stable or stationary
"let's fix the picture to the frame"
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kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
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set or place definitely
"Let's fix the date for the party!"
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take vengeance on or get even
"We'll get them!"
"That'll fix him good!"
"This time I got him"
- pay back - pay off -
prepare for eating by applying heat
"Cook me dinner, please"
"can you make me an omelette?"
"fix breakfast for the guests, please"
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decide upon or fix definitely
"fix the variables"
"specify the parameters"
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cause to be firmly attached
"fasten the lock onto the door"
"she fixed her gaze on the man"
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restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
"She repaired her TV set"
"Repair my shoes please"
- furbish up - touch on