fix
US /fɪks/
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
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 chairto fix broken chair, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- Medium fix computer bugto fix computer bug, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- Hard fix prices unlawfullyto 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 shortagesindicating a state, position, or relationship within a tight fix regarding cashflow shortages
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.