fixing

[ fik-sing ]

/ ˈfɪk sɪŋ /

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noun

the act of a person or thing that fixes.

fixings. Also fix·in's

[fik-sinz]. /ˈfɪk sɪnz/. Informal.

the necessary ingredients: salad fixings.
the appropriate accompaniments; trimmings: turkey with all the fixings.

gold fixing.

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Origin of fixing

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at fix, -ing¹

Words nearby fixing

fixed virus, fixed-wing, fixer, fixer-upper, fixie, fixing, fixings, fix-it, fixity, fix someone's wagon, fixt

Example sentences from the Web for fixing

His stories about his tenure in Washington hype his success in fixing housing problems in “inner cities.”
Andrew Cuomo Ignores Rural New York|David Fontana|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Uber failed to take any steps in fixing their civil rights problem.
Uber and Airbnb Leave Disabled People Behind|Elizabeth Heideman|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder is fixing small businesses, one brilliant idea at a time.
Nathan Fielder’s Business Theater: ‘Dumb Starbucks’ Wasn’t a Prank|Rich Goldstein|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These changes are being made under the guise of fixing a country on the verge of collapse.
Australia Wants to Open the Great Barrier Reef to Dumping|Kirsten Alexander|June 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The producers kept claiming they were fixing the problems, but there was no evidence of anything improving.
How ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Finally Found Its Way|Jason Lynch|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"I was giving him some excellent advice," said the marquise, fixing her fresh, cold eyes upon our hero.
The American|Henry James
He was whittling, and a little boy snuggled close, fixing intent regard on the work.
The Landloper|Holman Day
"Here it is," he answered, pulling off his blouse and fixing it to the stick.
A Tramp Abroad, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
In addition to fixing the capacities of these standard baskets of this type, the law also prescribes their dimensions.
Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916|Various
Another was trying to discover a defect in his ignition system, and others were oiling, fixing or warming up their motors.
The Motor Boys on the Wing|Clarence Young

British Dictionary definitions for fixing

fixing

/ (ˈfɪksɪŋ) /

noun

a means of attaching one thing to another, as a pipe to a wall, slate to a roof, etc

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