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fix[1,verb] fixed fixed star well-fixed

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

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