fixing
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of repairing or restoring something to working order: "Fixing" refers to the process of mending, correcting, or making something functional again.
- A restraint or device that holds something in place: "Fixing" can also mean a component or fastener that secures an object to another.
- (In histology) The preservation and hardening of a tissue sample: This is a specialized scientific meaning, referring to a process that prepares biological tissue for microscopic study by stabilizing its structure.
- The act of sterilizing an animal: A specific, informal use referring to the neutering or spaying of a pet.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Repairing):
- The fixing of the leaky faucet took only twenty minutes.
- Her skill in the fixing of antique clocks is remarkable.
- Noun (Fastener/Restraint):
- The shelf came with all the necessary metal fixings.
- Check the fixings on the trailer to ensure it's secure.
- Noun (Histology):
- Proper fixing of the specimen is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Noun (Sterilizing):
- We scheduled the fixing of our cat for next week.
Advanced Usage
- "In a fix": This is a common idiom meaning to be in a difficult situation. Note: This idiom uses "fix" (noun), not the gerund "fixing."
- Losing my passport right before the flight left me in a real fix.
Variants and Related Words
- Fix (verb/noun): The base form. As a verb: to repair or make stable. As a noun: a difficult situation (see idiom above) or a solution.
- Fixture (noun): A permanent piece of equipment or furniture attached to a building.
- Fixed (adjective): Securely placed or repaired; not subject to change.
Synonyms
- Repairing: Mending, restoring.
- Fastening: Securing, attaching, anchoring.
- Preservation (for histology): Stabilizing, setting.
Related Phrasal Verbs (from the base verb "fix")
- Fix up: To repair, renovate, or arrange.
- They fixed up the old house before selling it.
- Fix on: To decide on or choose.
- We've finally fixed on a date for the wedding.
- Fix with: To look at someone intently.
- She fixed him with a stern stare.
Related Idioms
- Fix someone's wagon: To get revenge on someone or ensure they are punished.
- If he tells the boss, that will fix his wagon.
- Get a fix on something: To obtain a clear understanding or determination of something's location or nature.
- The detectives are trying to get a fix on the suspect's whereabouts.
Noun
- (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body
- the sterilization of an animal
- they took him to the vet for neutering
- restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
- the act of putting something in working order again