fixing

• Nom désignant l'action de réparer ou de restaurer quelque chose en état de fonctionnement, ou un dispositif/attache qui maintient quelque chose en place. Peut aussi se référer à la stérilisation d'un animal ou, en histologie, à la fixation et au durcissement d'un échantillon de tissu.

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.

   Réparation

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustmentmendingrepairreparationrestorationservicing

2. FasteningB2formal

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

   Fixation (attache)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattachmentbindingbraceclampfastenerfasteningholdertie

3. Animal sterilizationB2formal

   The sterilization of an animal to prevent reproduction.

   Stérilisation animale

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

   Synonymescastrationneuteringspayingsterilization

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.

   Fixation (de tissu)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfixation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réparer, corriger ou remettre quelque chose dans un état stable ou correct, ou encore de fixer solidement.

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.

   réparer

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

   Synonymesmendpatchreconditionrectifyremedyrepairrestoreservice

   Antonymesbreakdamagedestroyruinwreck

2. Set or decideB1formal

   To make something stable, definite, or unchanging.

   fixer, déterminer

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

   Synonymesarrangeassigndecidedefinedetermineestablishsetsettlespecify

   Antonymesalterchangemodifyshiftvary

3. Prepare food or drinkA2informal

   To make or prepare something to eat or drink.

   Préparer (à manger ou à boire)

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

   Synonymesbrewconcoctcookmakemixprepareput togetherwhip up

4. Manipulate or rigB2informal

   To influence or arrange something in a dishonest way.

   manipuler, truquer

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrivedoctorengineerfiddlemanipulateorchestraterigset upstagetamper

Variantes phrasalfix up