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fixing

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪksɪŋ]

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Learn how to use fixing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “repairing”

(verb) to make something that is broken or not working properly work again. If your toy is broken and you fix it, it will be as good as new.

Example

She is fixing the bicycle tire because it has a flat.

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He is not fixing the computer; he is just letting it sit there broken.

Example

Are you fixing the leaky faucet this weekend?

Context: “repairing”

(noun) the act of making something work again or getting it ready. This is what you do when you take care of a problem to make it better.

Example

The fixing of the roof was completed in just a few hours.

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The fixing of the car didn't happen, so it remains broken.

Example

What type of fixing does the car need?

Context: “planning”

(verb) to decide on something or to arrange something in advance. If you're fixing a time to meet your friend, you're setting a specific time to get together.

Example

We are fixing a date for the party next month.

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They are not fixing any plans yet; they are still deciding.

Example

What time are you fixing for our meeting?

Context: “planning”

(noun) a decision or arrangement made about something. This is what you come up with when you organize details for an event or activity.

Example

The fixing of the event details went smoothly and everyone was happy.

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The fixing never happened, so there were no plans to follow.

Example

What fixing did you come up with for the school project?

How to pronounce fixing

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪksɪŋ]

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