fixing
fixing Lexical Profile
fixing Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To mend or repair something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly (present participle of fix).
"She spent the afternoon fixing the leaky faucet in the kitchen."
To fasten, attach, or secure something firmly in a particular place or position (present participle of fix).
"The workers are fixing the solar panels onto the roof."
To prepare or make a meal, drink, or someone's appearance ready (present participle of fix).
"He is in the kitchen fixing dinner for the guests."
• noun
The action or process of repairing, fastening, or setting something in place.
"The fixing of the broken water main took the maintenance crew several hours."
American Side dishes, trimmings, or garnishes served as accompaniments to a main meal (usually used in the plural 'fixings').
"We roasted a large turkey with all the traditional holiday fixings."
British A screw, bolt, bracket, or other piece of hardware used to attach or secure something in place (often used in the plural 'fixings').
"The bookshelf comes flat-packed with all the necessary wall fixings included."
The dishonest or illegal prearrangement of the outcome of a competition, election, or financial rate.
"The investigation uncovered widespread price fixing among the major suppliers."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, the plural form 'fixings' refers to side dishes or garnishes for a meal, whereas in British English, 'fixings' refers to hardware fasteners such as screws, bolts, and brackets.