🛠️ To repair 🛠️ A repair 📅 To set or decide 📌 To attach firmly 🍽️ To prepare food 😬 A problem 👀 To focus attention 💉 A needed dose 🕵️ To cheat or rig 🐱 To sterilize 🧭 Exact location 😠 To get revenge 💰 An illegal deal 🧪 To preserve tissue

to fix

∞ 1.0

To repair something so it works again

verb
/fɪks/

: reparar

I'm going to try and fix my own microwave oven.
fix the problem
fix spelling errors
fix a broken object

It will never fix that hole from that loss.

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Examples

I think you're gonna have to fix the garbage disposal.

Bloodletting (1997)
After all, we do have a roof to fix.

Werewolf Cabal (2022)
I mean, yeah, I I would try to fix my truck.
We have to fix it now, my art.
I thought we could fix them, but we got tired.
I believe that I will fix all of that and fast.
The first thing we had to do was fix him up with that accident policy.

Double Indemnity (1944)
We actually have a pretty good idea of how to fix all of these types of damage.

Academic text (2012)
So I'm either going to fix it or move on.

Dr. Phil
I called a professional to fix the leak in my roof before it caused more damage.

Synonyms

to repair

vsto fix

365 1.0

To fix something that is broken or not working

is broader, including replacing parts and putting torn pieces back together

to patch

vsto fix

151 2.5

To repair a hole or damaged area by adding a piece of material

involves complete restoration rather than merely covering a small area

to rectify

vsto fix

45 6.0

To fix something that is wrong and make things right

applies to physical restoration through repairing, replacing, or joining torn pieces

to mend

vsto fix

41 1.2

Fix something that is broken or torn

focuses more widely on all restoration methods, not only joining parts

to reassemble

vsto fix

26 3.6

To put parts or people back together after they are separated

also includes repairing broken parts, not only reassembly of taken apart items

to patch up

vsto fix

20 3.4

Mend a hole or tear by putting a piece of material over it

refers to full restoration rather than quick temporary covering

to rehabilitate

vsto fix

9 4.9

To repair and return a building or system to good condition

focuses more on practical repair, part replacement, or reassembly

to recondition

vsto fix

3 5.4

To fix something so it works well again

is the general act of restoring by many methods, not only renewal

to rehab

vsto fix

Informal

2 3.7

To fix a building or object so it is usable again

is about hands-on restoration by repairing, replacing, or putting torn parts together

to restitch

vsto fix

1 4.1

To sew a seam again to fix it when it comes apart

covers broader repairs beyond sewing and fabric work

Antonyms

to destroy

∞ 1.0

Damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed

to break

∞ 1.0

To change a large bill into smaller bills

Idioms

in a fix

Informal

3 7.6

In a difficult situation that makes you unsure what to do

to fix someone's wagon

Offensive

9.6

Punish someone for something they did to you

to fix the roof while the sun is shining

Informal

6.5

Take action now while things are good

Phrasal Verbs

to fix up

25 2.8

To arrange a meeting or appointment

to fix up

Informal

16 3.7

To arrange for someone to meet another person or get something as a favor

to fix a car

1 1.7

To make a car work properly again

to fix a leak

1 2.0

To repair a break in a pipe that lets water or gas out

to fix the crack

1 1.4

To repair a break or hole in a surface so it is smooth and whole again

to fix the dent

1 2.8

Repair a small inward bend in metal, for example a car door

to fix the bottleneck

3.9

Make a slow part of a process faster to stop delays

to fix the gap

2.5

Close a space between two things to stop air or light coming through

to get a fix of

NSFW

8.0

Have a small amount of something you want to feel better for a short time

Compounds

quick fix

27 4.2

A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time

next fix

NSFW

3 9.9

The next dose of an addictive drug that a person badly wants

fix-it shop

2 3.0

A place that repairs household things like clocks and toasters

fix-up

1 3.4

A small job to make something look or work better

fix-up

Informal

1 3.8

An arrangement for two people to meet so they can begin dating

fix of adrenaline

Informal

6.3

A sudden strong feeling of excitement and energy in a thrilling or stressful situation

fix-up

Slang

8.8

A dishonest plan to make a result unfair in a game or election

quick-and-dirty fix

Informal

6.6

A quick temporary solution made without care for small details

How Repaired

to rebuild

485 2.8

to restore

219 3.5

to fix

∞ 1.0

patch

Specialized

75 3.8

Surface Forms

fix infinitive

fixed past

fixed past participle

fixing present participle

fixes third person singular

Etymology

Fix comes from the old Latin word figere, meaning 'to fasten' or 'make firm', so to fix something by repairing it is like fastening its broken parts back together.