fixing

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de reparar o restaurar algo para que funcione, o un dispositivo o soporte que mantiene algo en su lugar. También puede referirse a la esterilización de un animal o, en histología, a la fijación y endurecimiento de una muestra de tejido.

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.

   arreglo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadjustmentmendingrepairreparationrestorationservicing

2. FasteningB2formal

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

   Fijación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattachmentbindingbraceclampfastenerfasteningholdertie

3. Animal sterilizationB2formal

   The sterilization of an animal to prevent reproduction.

   Esterilización animal

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

   Sinónimoscastrationneuteringspayingsterilization

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.

   Fijación de tejidos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfixation

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reparar, corregir o hacer que algo quede en un estado estable o correcto.

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.

   arreglar, reparar

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

   Sinónimosmendpatchreconditionrectifyremedyrepairrestoreservice

   Antónimosbreakdamagedestroyruinwreck

2. Set or decideB1formal

   To make something stable, definite, or unchanging.

   fijar, establecer

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

   Sinónimosarrangeassigndecidedefinedetermineestablishsetsettlespecify

   Antónimosalterchangemodifyshiftvary

3. Prepare food or drinkA2informal

   To make or prepare something to eat or drink.

   preparar comida o bebida

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

   Sinónimosbrewconcoctcookmakemixprepareput togetherwhip up

4. Manipulate or rigB2informal

   To influence or arrange something in a dishonest way.

   amañar, arreglar de forma fraudulenta

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontrivedoctorengineerfiddlemanipulateorchestraterigset upstagetamper

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