Definition (noun) informal terms for a difficult situation
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he got into a terrible fix
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he made a muddle of his marriage
Definition (noun) something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
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she needed a fix of chocolate
Definition (noun) the act of putting something in working order again
Definition (noun) an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
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collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers
Definition (noun) a determination of the place where something is
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he got a good fix on the target
Definition (verb) restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
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She repaired her TV set
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Repair my shoes please
Definition (verb) cause to be firmly attached
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fasten the lock onto the door
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she fixed her gaze on the man
Definition (verb) decide upon or fix definitely
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fix the variables
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specify the parameters
Definition (verb) prepare for eating by applying heat
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Cook me dinner, please
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can you make me an omelette?
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fix breakfast for the guests, please
Definition (verb) take vengeance on or get even
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We'll get them!
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That'll fix him good!
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This time I got him
Definition (verb) set or place definitely
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Let's fix the date for the party!
Definition (verb) kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
Definition (verb) make fixed, stable or stationary
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let's fix the picture to the frame
Definition (verb) make infertile
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in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized
Definition (verb) influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
Definition (verb) put (something somewhere) firmly
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She posited her hand on his shoulder
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deposit the suitcase on the bench
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fix your eyes on this spot
Definition (verb) make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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Get the children ready for school!
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prepare for war
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I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill