to fix

Examples

• All

• It tends to fix organisms in their juvenile stages.

• Control animals were fixed at each time period during experiments for statistical analysis.

  Academic text (2018)

• Heat and cold does not promote recovery, not in any way that helps the tissues fix themselves faster.

• The extremities of the animals were fixed to the application table in the prone position.

  Academic text (2015)

• The biopsy specimens were fixed in 10% buffered formaldehyde, and paraffin blocks were prepared for histological assessment.

  Academic text (2012)

• Tissue samples were fixed in formalin to preserve their structure for microscopic examination.

• The lab technician fixed the cells in methanol before staining them for better visibility.

• After harvesting, the samples were quickly fixed to maintain their cellular integrity for analysis.

Antonyms

D

to destroy

∞ 1.0

Damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed

U

to unfix

• Specialized

8.1

Remove the chemical that keeps cells or photos in place

Idioms

I

in a fix

• Informal

3 7.6

In a difficult situation that makes you unsure what to do

F

to fix someone's wagon

• Offensive

9.6

Punish someone for something they did to you

F

to fix the roof while the sun is shining

• Informal

6.5

Take action now while things are good

Phrasal Verbs

F

to fix up

25 2.8

To arrange a meeting or appointment

F

to fix up

• Informal

16 3.7

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

F

to fix a car

1 1.7

To make a car work properly again

F

to fix a leak

1 2.0

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

F

to fix the crack

1 1.4

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

F

to fix the dent

1 2.8

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

F

to fix the bottleneck

3.9

Make a slow part of a process faster to stop delays

F

to fix the gap

2.5

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

G

to get a fix of

• NSFW

8.0

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

Compounds

Q

quick fix

27 4.2

A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time

N

next fix

• NSFW

3 9.9

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

F

fix-it shop

2 3.0

A place that repairs household things like clocks and toasters

F

fix-up

1 3.4

A small job to make something look or work better

F

fix-up

• Informal

1 3.8

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

F

fix of adrenaline

• Informal

6.3

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

F

fix-up

• Slang

8.8

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

Q

quick-and-dirty fix

• Informal

6.6

A quick temporary solution made without care for small details

Surface Forms

Etymology