fixing

• اسم يدل على عملية الإصلاح أو الترميم لإعادة الشيء إلى حالته الصالحة، أو على أداة أو قطعة تثبّت شيئًا في مكانه. كما يُستعمل في السياق الطبي للإشارة إلى تعقيم الحيوان، وفي علم الأنسجة لتثبيت العينة وتصلّبها.

A noun referring to the act of repairing or restoring something to working order, or a device or restraint that holds something in place. It can also refer to the sterilization of an animal, or in histology, the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample.

1. RepairingB1formal

   The act of putting something in working order again.

   إصلاح

   • The fixing of the old clock took several hours.
   • He specializes in the fixing of vintage cars.
   • The fixing of the leak required a plumber.

   المرادفاتadjustmentmendingrepairreparationrestorationservicing

2. FasteningB2formal

   A restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place.

   تثبيت

   • The fixing on the door was loose.
   • He checked the fixings on the shelf to ensure they were secure.
   • The metal fixing held the beam in place.

   المرادفاتattachmentbindingbraceclampfastenerfasteningholdertie

3. Animal sterilizationB2formal

   The sterilization of an animal to prevent reproduction.

   تعقيم الحيوان

   • The vet recommended the fixing of the stray cat.
   • Fixing pets helps control the animal population.
   • The cost of fixing a dog can vary.

   المرادفاتcastrationneuteringspayingsterilization

4. Tissue preservationC2formalscientific

   The preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body.

   تثبيت الأنسجة

   • The fixing of the sample was done using formaldehyde.
   • Proper fixing is crucial for accurate histological analysis.
   • The lab technician performed the fixing of the biopsy specimen.

   المرادفاتfixation

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إصلاح شيء معطوب أو تصحيح خطأ أو تثبيت شيء في حالة صحيحة أو مستقرة.

A verb used to indicate the act of repairing, mending, or making something stable or correct.

1. RepairA2formal

   To restore something to a good or working condition.

   إصلاح

   • He fixed the broken chair with some glue.
   • The mechanic fixed my car's engine.
   • She fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen.

   المرادفاتmendpatchreconditionrectifyremedyrepairrestoreservice

   الأضدادbreakdamagedestroyruinwreck

2. Set or decideB1formal

   To make something stable, definite, or unchanging.

   حدد

   • They fixed the date for the wedding.
   • We need to fix a time for the meeting.
   • The price was fixed at $50.

   المرادفاتarrangeassigndecidedefinedetermineestablishsetsettlespecify

   الأضدادalterchangemodifyshiftvary

3. Prepare food or drinkA2informal

   To make or prepare something to eat or drink.

   إعداد الطعام أو الشراب

   • I'll fix you a cup of coffee.
   • She fixed dinner for the family.
   • He fixed a quick sandwich for lunch.

   المرادفاتbrewconcoctcookmakemixprepareput togetherwhip up

4. Manipulate or rigB2informal

   To influence or arrange something in a dishonest way.

   التلاعب بالنتائج

   • The election was fixed by the corrupt officials.
   • He tried to fix the game by bribing the referee.
   • The results were fixed to favor the home team.

   المرادفاتcontrivedoctorengineerfiddlemanipulateorchestraterigset upstagetamper

الصيغ المركّبةfix up