fixing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
KK: /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of making something right or repairing it.
Example
The fixing of the broken chair took longer than expected.
Conversation
Did you hear about the recent fixing scandal in sports?
Yeah, it's crazy how some games can be influenced like that.
I wonder what consequences they’ll face for fixing the matches.
Hopefully, they’ll implement stricter rules to prevent it in the future.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
repair
adjustment
arrangement
Antonyms
break
disorder
dismantling
verb
Definition
To make something whole or correct again; to repair or mend.
Example
I am fixing the broken chair in the living room.
Tense Forms
Past: fixed
Past Participle: fixed
Conversation
I heard you were fixing your bike yesterday.
Yeah, it needed a new tire and some oiling.
How long do you think it will take you to finish fixing it?
Root Explanation
Fixing → It is formed from "fix" (from Latin "fixare", meaning to fasten or secure) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "fixing" refers to the action of making something secure or stable.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'fastening' something securely — that's what fixing means.
Visually Confused Words
unfixing
foxing
firing
fining
filing