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fixing

[ˈfɪksɪŋ]

fixing Definition

  • 1the act of repairing or mending something
  • 2the process of arranging or setting something in place

Using fixing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fixing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fixing of the broken vase took a few hours.

  • Example

    The fixing of the new curtains was done by a professional.

  • Example

    The fixing of the meeting schedule was a difficult task.

  • Example

    The fixing of the car's engine was expensive.

fixing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with fixing

  • the illegal practice of setting prices for goods or services, typically by collusion among producers or sellers

    Example

    The company was fined for engaging in price fixing.

  • the illegal practice of manipulating the outcome of a sporting event, usually for financial gain

    Example

    The football team was banned from playing after being caught fixing a match.

  • to look at someone intently and without looking away

    Example

    She fixed him with a stare, daring him to speak.

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Summary: fixing in Brief

The term 'fixing' [ˈfɪksɪŋ] refers to repairing or mending something, as in 'The fixing of the broken vase took a few hours.' It also denotes the process of arranging or setting something in place, as in 'The fixing of the meeting schedule was a difficult task.' 'Fixing' extends into phrases like 'price fixing,' referring to the illegal practice of setting prices for goods or services, and 'fixing someone with a stare,' meaning to look at someone intently.