fix

Universal Words verb, noun verb attach 1 [VN] (especially BrE) to put sth firmly in a place so that it will not move: to fix a shelf to the wall * to fix a post in the ground * (figurative) He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. arrange 2 [VN] to decide on a date, time, amount, etc. for sth SYNSET: Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? * They fixed the rent at ｣100 a week. * Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). 3 ~ sth (up) (for sb) to arrange or organize sth: [VN] I'll fix a meeting. * You have to fix visits up in advance with the museum. * How are you fixed (= do you have any plans) for Thursday? * (informal) Don't worry, I'll fix it with Sarah. * [Vtoinf] I've fixed up (for us) to go to the theatre next week. position / time 4 [VN] to discover or say the exact position, time, etc. of sth: We can fix the ship's exact position at the time the fire broke out. food / drink 5 ~ sth (for sb)