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- ▪ I. fix fix 1 [fɪks] verb [transitive]1. informal to repair something:
• We had to fix some computer problems.
• It will cost millions of dollars to fix the system.
2. to decide on a level, value etc for something:• It is very difficult to fix an offer price several weeks in advance.
fix at3. also fix up to make arrangements for something:• They agreed to fix a time for the interview.
• Mike wants to fix up a meeting with you.
4. to arrange something dishonestly in order to get the result you want:• We suspected that the deal had been fixed in advance.
[m0] ▪ II. fix fix 2 noun1. [countable] something that has been dishonestly arranged:• Allegations of a fix were not proven.
• Obviously his appointment was a fix.
2. [countable] a solution to a problem, especially if the solution is temporary:• They do not want a quick fix, they want a resolution of the issues.
• Is there a fix for the suffering Caribbean economy?
• Do not apply this fix if you are running a Power PC Mac.
• The bug fixes in previous versions of the software are also included in the current update.
4. get a fix on somebody/something to understand what someone or something is really like:• Investors are trying to get a fix on Sony's future.
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Ⅰ.fix UK US /fɪks/ verb [T]► to repair something or solve a problem: »They have fixed the bugs in the software.
»A restaurant would have 48 hours to fix the problem or the place could be shut down.
► (also fix up) mainly UK MEETINGS to arrange a time and place for an event such as a meeting: »You should fix an appointment with your bank manager.
»I fixed up a meeting with this very powerful person at the BBC.
fix a day/time/place (for sth) »The court will fix another day for the hearing.
► to agree on a price, level, etc. for something and keep it at that price or level: »Customers can fix the amount they pay each month.
fix sth at sth »They fixed the rate of tax at 30%.
► ECONOMICS to agree with other companies that you will all charge the same price for your products and not compete with each other: »Steelmakers deny they fix prices.
Ⅱ.fix UK US /fɪks/ noun [C]► a way of solving a problem, especially an easy or quick one: long-term/short-term fix »We find short-term fixes, not long-term solutions.
a fix for sth »More and more people were using loans as a fix for their financial problems.
»There is no quick fix and it will take many months to re-establish profitable sales growth.
► IT a small computer program that can repair a problem with software: a fix for sth »The software developer says it has developed a fix for the problem.
► a situation that has been dishonestly arranged by someone in order to get an advantage for themselves: »When we won the contract, some people thought it was a fix.
► ECONOMICS a price, for example, on gold or silver, that is set according to supply and demand: »The London morning gold fix was $1,154.00 versus the previous afternoon fix of $1,139.50.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
