fixing

Pluralfixings

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle of fix. Use this form for something happening right now or as an action word.

   He is fixing his bike in the garage.

   Fixing the leak took most of the morning.

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2. 2
   nounUKcountable

   A small part such as a screw or wall plug used to join things together when building.

   Like the little pegs and screws that hold a flat-pack bookshelf together.

   You'll need the right fixing to hold the shelf on the wall.

   We bought a pack of fixings for the new kitchen cupboards.

   Similarfastener

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3. 3
   verbdialectalSouthern USintransitivewith infinitive

   Getting ready to do something soon, used in the phrase fixing to.

   Like saying you are about to do something.

   We're fixing to leave before it gets dark.

   She's fixing to start her own business next year.

   Similarpreparing, planning, aiming

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   Secretly changing the result of a vote or game so one side wins unfairly.

   Like secretly changing the score of a game so the wrong team wins.

   The fixing of the vote meant the real winner lost.

   People were angry about the fixing of the school election.

   Similarrigging, manipulation

5. 5
   nouncountable

   The extra foods served together with a main dish, like side dishes and toppings.

   We had turkey with all the fixings for the holiday meal.

   They set out all the fixings for tacos on the counter.

   Similartrimmings, accompaniments, sides, extras

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