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Fix: Meanings, Examples, and Usage Guide (4 meaning)

Meaning 1：repair (fix)

fix 🔊

/fɪks/

To make something that is broken work properly again.

repair 🔊

➕

/rɪˈpɛr/

To restore something broken or damaged to a good working condition.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'fixus' (fixed), past participle of 'figere' (to fasten).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'FIX' = Find, Identify, eXecute repair. It's a handy acronym.

📖 Example

My dad helped me fix my broken bicycle chain so I could ride it again. 🔊 My dad helped me repair my broken bicycle chain so I could ride it again.

🔗 Collocations

fix a problem – repair or solve a problem

fix a car – repair a car

fix a mistake – correct a mistake

🔄 Synonyms

mend (v.) – to repair something that is broken or torn

repair (v.) – to fix something that is damaged or broken

restore (v.) – to bring something back to its original or good condition

🚫 Antonyms

break (v.) – to damage something so that it stops working

damage (v.) – to cause physical harm to something

destroy (v.) – to ruin something completely

🌱 Derivatives

fixable (adj.) – capable of being repaired or corrected

fixer (n.) – a person who repairs things

fixing (n.) – the act of repairing

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'figere' (to fasten), via Old French 'fixer'. It entered English in the 14th century. Today, 'fix' is ubiquitous in technology ('fix a bug') and daily conversation.

Meaning 2：set a time (fix)

fix 🔊

/fɪks/

To decide on or arrange something, like a time, date, or plan.

Fix set time: hand circling date on calendar

set a time 🔊

➕

/sɛt ə taɪm/

To decide on a specific time, date, or plan for something.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Let's fix a time for our study group meeting next week. 🔊 Let's set a time for our study group meeting next week.

🔗 Collocations

fix a date – decide on a specific date

fix a meeting – arrange a meeting

fix a time – set a specific time

🔄 Synonyms

arrange (v.) – to organize or plan something

set (v.) – to decide on a particular time, date, or place

schedule (v.) – to plan for a specific time

🚫 Antonyms

cancel (v.) – to call off a planned event

postpone (v.) – to delay to a later time

🌱 Derivatives

fixed (adj.) – already decided and not changing

Meaning 3：make a sandwich (fix)

fix 🔊

/fɪks/

To quickly prepare or make something, especially food or a drink.

Fix make sandwich: assembling sandwich in kitchen

make a sandwich 🔊

➕

/meɪk ə ˈsænwɪdʒ/

To quickly make or assemble something to eat or drink, often with minimal effort.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I'm just going to fix a quick sandwich for lunch. 🔊 I'm just going to make a quick sandwich for lunch.

🔗 Collocations

fix dinner – prepare the evening meal

fix a drink – prepare a beverage

fix breakfast – make the morning meal

🔄 Synonyms

prepare (v.) – to make food ready to be eaten

make (v.) – to create food or drink

cook (v.) – to heat food to make it ready to eat

🚫 Antonyms

order (v.) – to request food from a restaurant

buy (v.) – to purchase pre-made food

Meaning 4：focus on (fix)

fix 🔊

/fɪks/

To direct your eyes or attention on something and keep it there.

Fix focus: person looking intently out window

focus on 🔊

➕

/ˈfoʊkəs ɒn/

To keep your eyes or attention steadily directed at something.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She fixed her eyes on the horizon, waiting for the ship to appear. 🔊 She focused her eyes on the horizon, waiting for the ship to appear.

🔗 Collocations

fix one's eyes on – direct one's gaze steadily at

fix one's attention on – concentrate one's focus on

fix a gaze on – stare fixedly at

🔄 Synonyms

focus (v.) – to concentrate attention or effort on something

concentrate (v.) – to direct all one's mental effort on a particular subject

stare (v.) – to look fixedly at something for a long time

🚫 Antonyms

ignore (v.) – to pay no attention to something

distract (v.) – to draw attention away from something

wander (v.) – to let one's attention move aimlessly

🌱 Derivatives

fixedly (adv.) – in a concentrated or steady manner