fixed

/fikst/

Definition

Adjective:
- Securely fastened or set in place: Describes something that is attached or positioned firmly and cannot be moved easily.
- Not subject to change or variation: Refers to something that is set, constant, or unchanging, such as a rule, price, or schedule.
- Predetermined or arranged in advance: Indicates that something has been set up or decided beforehand, often with a connotation of being rigged or not open to chance.
- Steady and unwavering: Describes a gaze, expression, or attention that is intense and does not shift.
- Having a definite, unchanging value: Used in mathematics and science to describe a constant number or quantity.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- The shelf is fixed to the wall with strong brackets. (It is securely attached.)
- We have a fixed meeting time every Monday at 9 AM. (The time is constant and does not change.)
- The outcome of the trial seemed fixed from the beginning. (It appeared to be predetermined.)
- She stared at the horizon with a fixed expression. (Her gaze was steady and unwavering.)
- In this equation, 'pi' is a fixed constant. (It has a definite, unchanging value.)

Advanced Usage

"To be fixed on something": To have one's attention completely focused on something.
- His eyes were fixed on the exit, waiting for a chance to leave.
"Fixed idea": An idea or belief that is held very firmly and is not open to change.
- He has a fixed idea that success only comes from hard work.
"Fixed in one's ways": Describes a person who is very set in their habits and resistant to change.
- My grandfather is very fixed in his ways and eats the same breakfast every day.

Variants and Related Words

Fix (verb): To make something firm, stable, or permanent; to repair; to decide or set.
- Please fix the date for the party. (Set the date.)
- I need to fix this broken chair. (Repair it.)
Fixture (noun): A piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position; a person or thing that is well-established in a place.
- The lighting fixtures in the room are very modern.
- After 30 years at the company, she became a permanent fixture.
Fixedly (adverb): In a steady, unwavering manner.
- He looked fixedly at the document, searching for errors.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs

Fix up: To repair, decorate, or arrange something.
- We need to fix up the old house before we can sell it.
Fix on/upon: To decide on or choose something.
- Have you fixed on a venue for the wedding yet?
Fix with a stare/look: To look at someone intently and steadily.
- She fixed him with a stare that made him feel very uncomfortable.

Related Idioms

Fixed as the stars: Completely unchanging and permanent.
- Their friendship is as fixed as the stars.
In a fix: In a difficult or awkward situation.
- I'm in a real fix because I lost my car keys.
Well-fixed: Having plenty of money; financially secure.
- After years of saving, they are quite well-fixed for retirement.

Adjective

incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices"
- living on fixed incomes
securely placed or fastened or set
- a fixed piece of wood
- a fixed resistor
fixed and unmoving
- with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
- his bearded face already has a set hollow look- Connor Cruise O'Brien
- a face rigid with pain
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

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