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to fix

to fix

218 1.0
To attach something firmly so it does not move
  • verb
  • /fɪks/
translation icon : sujetar
  • Now he's in position and he's going to fix the rod down there.

Now he's in position and he's going to fix the rod down there.

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Examples

Synonyms

to attach
vsto fix
459 2.5

To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together

is the same idea but more about making items immobile
to secure
vsto fix
347 3.3

To fasten firmly so it cannot move or be taken

focuses on keeping something in place rather than preventing theft
to mount
vsto fix
125 3.8

To attach something to a support for display

focuses more widely on making things immobile in any position
to tie up
vsto fix
74 2.2

Fasten something with rope so it cannot move

covers keeping things still in general, not only by tying
to fasten
vsto fix
68 1.6

Hold something in place so it cannot move

is the general act of keeping something from moving
to anchor
vsto fix
51 3.4

To hold something in place so it does not move

is the same basic keeping still but not limited to resisting force
to glue
vsto fix
50 1.8

To make someone stay in one place or keep their attention on something

applies more generally to all ways of keeping objects from moving
to clamp
vsto fix
47 3.3

Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving

is similar but not limited to holding by pressure
to stick to
vsto fix
41 1.8

Stay attached to a surface

is the general idea of keeping things from moving or falling
to plant
vsto fix
26 3.4

To put or set something firmly in a place so it does not move

is the general act of keeping things still, not necessarily deep placement
to stick on
vsto fix
25 2.7

Put something on a surface so it stays in place

covers any firm holding, not only placing onto surfaces
to clip
vsto fix
19 1.0

To fasten things together using a small metal or plastic device

means the same end but not limited to that device
to affix
vsto fix
18 5.0

To attach something to another thing by sticking or fastening it

is broader, covering any way to keep things from moving
to adhere
vsto fix
17 5.2

To stick firmly to a surface such as glass or plastic

is the broader act of keeping items still regardless of surface type
to cinch
vsto fix
8 5.5

To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip

is the broader act of preventing movement regardless of method
to peg
vsto fix
7 2.0

To fasten something using a small pin

is the general idea of keeping something from moving without naming support
to pin down
vsto fix
5 3.7

To attach something in place with a pin

describes the wider idea of preventing movement by any method
to pin up
vsto fix
4 3.6

To attach something to a wall or board with a pin

is the general act of keeping items from moving, not only wall fixing
to superglue
vsto fix
2 3.4

To fix something by using a very strong glue that joins quickly

is the general act of keeping something still without naming method
to tack onto
vsto fix
1 5.4

To fasten something to a surface with a small nail or pin

is broader and covers other ways of keeping items fixed
to stell
vsto fix
  • Archaic
9.9

Put something in a certain place

focuses more on holding still than merely placing in position

Antonyms

to loosen
88 1.0

Make something less tight so it can move or open

to detach
16 3.9

To take something off from what it is connected to

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 Secure

to anchor
51 3.4
to bolt
34 2.8
to fix
218 1.0
to attach
459 2.5

Surface Forms

fix infinitive
fixed past
fixed past participle
fixing present participle
fixes third person singular

Etymology

Fix comes from the Latin root figere, which means 'to fasten', so when you fix a sign to a wall you are fastening it so it will not move.