fix-up

The old house needs a fix-up before we can move in.

Definition

1. Noun (American English):
   • A repair or renovation: "fix-up" refers to the act of repairing or improving something, especially a building or mechanical item.
   • An arrangement or preparation: It can also mean the act of organizing or setting something up, often for a specific purpose.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old house needed a complete fix-up before anyone could live in it. (A thorough repair and renovation.)
  • He did a quick fix-up of the engine before the race. (A minor repair to make it functional.)

Advanced Usage

• "a fix-up job": a project or task involving repairs or improvements.

  • The car was a fix-up job that took all weekend. (A repair project requiring significant effort.)

• "to give something a fix-up": to perform repairs or adjustments on something.

  • She gave the garden a fix-up by planting new flowers. (She improved the garden.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fix (v): to repair or make something right.

  • He fixed the broken chair. (He repaired it.)

• Fix-up (adj): describing something that has been repaired or improved.

  • The fix-up apartment looked brand new. (The renovated apartment.)

Synonyms

• Repair: the act of restoring something to good condition.
• Renovation: the process of improving a structure or space.
• Overhaul: a thorough examination and repair.

Phrasal Verbs

• Fix up: to repair or improve something; also, to arrange or prepare.
  • We need to fix up the kitchen before selling the house. (Repair and improve.)
  • Can you fix up a meeting with the manager? (Arrange or organize.)

Related Idioms

• Fix up a deal: to negotiate and finalize an agreement.

  • They fixed up a deal to share the profits. (They arranged an agreement.)

• Fix someone up: to provide someone with something they need, often a date or accommodation.

  • My friend fixed me up with a blind date. (Arranged a romantic meeting.)