fix

fix 'fiks vt

1 a) to make firm, stable, or stationary

b) to give a permanent or final form to: as (1) to change into a stable compound or available form <bacteria that \fix nitrogen> (2) to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study

2) to hold or direct steadily <\fixes her eyes on the horizon>

3 a) RESTORE, CURE <the doctor \fixed him up>

b) SPAY, CASTRATE (1) vi to direct the gaze or attention: FOCUS, FIXATE often used with on or upon

fix n a shot of a narcotic

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(fiks) to fasten or hold firm; see fixation.