Fix — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to arrange something in a certain spot or position

"fixed my hair so that it would stop falling in my eyes"

to cause (something) to hold to another

"first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together"

to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of

"make sure to fix the number of guests with the bride's family before drawing up a list of people from the groom's side"

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority

"have we fixed a day for the party yet?"

to make ready in advance

"would you mind fixing dinner tonight?"

to put into good shape or working order again

"have to fix the car before we can go"

to put securely in place or in a desired position

"fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit"

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

"the image of what Santa Claus looks like is solidly fixed in our minds"

to remove the sex organs of

"the animal shelter requires a pledge from the adoptive owner that they will have their new pet fixed"

to restore to a healthy condition

"it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee"

a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape

"what a fix we're in!"

something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision

"caught the judge on video accepting the fix from the mob boss"

an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something

"what's your fix on the military situation over there?"