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(noun) localisation, localization, locating, location
a determination of the place where something is
he got a good fix on the target
(noun) repair, reparation, fixing, fixture, mend, mending
the act of putting something in working order again
(noun) pickle, hole, muddle, mess, jam, kettle of fish
informal terms for a difficult situation
he got into a terrible fix; he made a muddle of his marriage
(verb) unsex, sterilise, sterilize, desex, desexualise, desexualize
make infertile
in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized
(verb) doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, repair, restore, mend
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please
(verb) set, set up, gear up, prepare, ready
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Get the children ready for school!; prepare for war; I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
(verb) fixate
make fixed, stable or stationary
let's fix the picture to the frame
(verb) limit, set, specify, define, determine
decide upon or fix definitely
fix the variables; specify the parameters
take vengeance on or get even
We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!; This time I got him
cause to be firmly attached
fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
(verb) posit, situate, deposit
put (something somewhere) firmly
She posited her hand on his shoulder; deposit the suitcase on the bench; fix your eyes on this spot
(verb) ready, prepare, make, cook
prepare for eating by applying heat
Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?; fix breakfast for the guests, please