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fix

US /fɪks/

verb Foundation · A2 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật

Definition

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

A technician came to fix the broken printer on the second floor.

Word Family

NounNoun
fix gốc fixture fixer
VerbVerb
fix gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • repairthe act of putting something in working order again
  • mendsewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
  • resolvethe trait of being resolute

Collocations

  • Easy fix broken chair
    to fix broken chair, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  • Medium fix computer bug
    to fix computer bug, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  • Hard fix prices unlawfully
    to fix prices unlawfully, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  • Very Hard in a tight fix regarding cashflow shortages
    indicating a state, position, or relationship within a tight fix regarding cashflow shortages

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