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Main Entry: 1fix
Pronunciation: fiks
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English fixen "to fix, make firm," from Latin fixus, past participle of figere "to fasten, fix" --related to CRUCIFIX, CRUCIFY 1 a: to make firm, stable, or fast b: to give a permanent or final form to c: to change into a stable or useful form <bacteria that fix nitrogen> d: 1AFFIX 1, attach 2: to hold or direct steadily <fixed his eyes on the stage> 3: to set or place definitely : ESTABLISH <fix the date of a meeting> 4: to get ready : PREPARE <fix dinner> 5: 2REPAIR 1 6 a: to get even with b: to influence the outcome of (as a sports contest) dishonestly 7: to get set : be on the verge <we're fixing to go> - fix·able /fik-s-bl/ adjective