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to fix up
[phrase form: fix]
01
to provide someone with something such as a service or an opportunity
Ditransitive: to fix up a service for sb | to fix up sb with a service
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
up
base verb
fix
present tense
fix up
3rd person singular
fixes up
present participle
fixing up
past simple
fixed up
past participle
fixed up
Examples
He managed to fix up a discount for the group on their hotel accommodations.
02
to arrange or schedule a meeting, event, or appointment
Transitive: to fix up a meeting or event
Examples
The manager promised to fix up a meeting with the company's CEO.
03
to prepare something for use, often by improving its condition or appearance
Transitive: to fix up a place or its appearance
Examples
We're planning to fix the backyard up before the summer barbecue.
04
to arrange a meeting between two people who may become romantically involved with each other
Transitive: to fix up two people
Ditransitive: to fix up sb with sb
Examples
She asked her friend to fix her up with a colleague from work.
05
to help someone recover from a challenging situation, often related to health or personal issues
Transitive: to fix up sb
Examples
The support group plays a crucial role in fixing up those who are coping with grief and loss.
