Fixing - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfɪksɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word fixing
Brit.  |ˈfɪksɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word fixing
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to fix

noun

- the act of putting something in working order again (syn: fix, fixture, mend, mending, repair, reparation)
- restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place (syn: fastener, fastening, holdfast)
- the sterilization of an animal (syn: altering)
- (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body (syn: fixation)

Extra examples

The building is in such a sorry state that it's hardly worth fixing.

There is no charge for fixing the tire.

I made a useless attempt at fixing the leak.

Citizens voiced their distress over delays in fixing the problem.

“The car won't start—what are we going to do?” “Don't sweat it. I know all about fixing cars.”

This multipurpose tool can be a real lifesaver when something needs fixing.

...promptly remunerated the repair company for fixing the dryer...

I'm fixing to speak to her.

Let me have a go at fixing it.

He's outside fixing the brakes on the car.

The government accused the two companies of fixing petrol prices.

I'm fixing to go to the store. Do you need anything?

He's always going on at me about fixing the door.

The builders did a really poor job of fixing our roof.

He did a bang-up job fixing the plumbing.

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