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to fix
01
herstellen, repareren
to repair something that is broken
Transitive: to fix a damaged object
Example
He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues.
She always fixes the leaking faucet in the kitchen.
02
klaarmaken, bereiden
to cook or prepare a meal
Transitive: to fix a meal
Example
I 'm going to fix dinner for the family tonight.
She fixed a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon.
03
opmaken, verstellen
(of hair, makeup, or outfit) to rearrange in order to look nice and tidy
Transitive: to fix one's appearance
Example
She quickly fixed her hair in a neat bun before heading to the office.
After the windy walk, she had to fix her disheveled hair in front of a mirror.
04
bevestigen, vastmaken
to cause to be firmly fastened or secured
Transitive: to fix sth | to fix sth to sth
Example
He used screws to fix the shelves to the wall.
Make sure to fix the picture frame securely to the nail.
05
vaststellen, bepalen
to establish or determine definitely
Transitive: to fix a plan or decision
Example
We need to fix a date for the meeting so everyone can plan accordingly.
The committee will meet tomorrow to fix the budget for the upcoming project.
06
wraaknemen, terugpakken
to take revenge or get even with someone
Transitive: to fix an offender
Example
He vowed to fix those who had betrayed him and caused him harm.
She planned to fix her ex-partner for cheating on her by exposing their secrets.
07
fixeren, bevriezen
to employ chemical solutions or agents to halt biological activity, preserve, and solidify tissue
Transitive: to fix biological matter
Example
The tissue samples were fixed in formalin to prevent decay and maintain their cellular structure.
The researcher carefully fixed the brain tissue to analyze its cellular composition.
08
steriliseren, onthouden van voortplanting
to make infertile or render incapable of reproduction
Transitive: to fix an animal
Example
The veterinarian recommended fixing the cat to prevent unwanted litters.
The dog owner decided to fix their male dog to control breeding and population.
09
klaarzetten, regelen
to prepare or arrange something to ensure it is ready and suitable for a specific event or purpose
Transitive: to fix sth
Example
She fixed the guest room with fresh sheets and towels for her visiting relatives.
The chef fixed the kitchen with all the necessary ingredients and utensils for the cooking class.
10
manipuleren, frauderen
to manipulate or influence a situation to ensure a desired result, often through dishonest or unlawful actions
Transitive: to fix a result
Example
The referee was accused of being bribed to fix the outcome of the championship match.
The politician was caught trying to fix the election by manipulating voter registrations.
01
oplossing, vervanging
an easy or temporary way to solve a problem or correct an error
02
een probleem, een moeilijke situatie
a serious problem or difficult situation
Example
They found themselves in a fix when the car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
She realized she was in a fix after missing the deadline for the project.
03
benarde situatie, benarde toestand
informal terms for a difficult situation
04
herstel, reparatie
the act of putting something in working order again
05
fix, omkoping
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
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