Pronunciation: /fɪks ɒn/
verb to focus or concentrate on something
A1 I need to fix on a new button for my shirt.
A2 She couldn't fix on a movie to watch, so we ended up not watching anything.
B1 The mechanic will fix on the issue with my car tomorrow.
B2 After much consideration, they finally fix on a location for the company retreat.
C1 The team worked together to fix on a solution to the complex problem.
C2 The artist fix on a theme for their upcoming exhibition after weeks of brainstorming.
preposition used to indicate the target or object of one's attention or affection
A1 She quickly fixed on a solution to the problem.
A2 He couldn't fix on a favorite color for the room.
B1 The team finally fixed on a date for the meeting.
B2 After much discussion, they fixed on a new strategy.
C1 The committee fixed on a budget for the project.
C2 The jury fixed on a verdict after hours of deliberation.
formal The technician was able to fix on the issue with the computer system.
informal I think I can fix on the problem with your car, no worries.
slang I'll fix on that glitch in no time, don't sweat it.
figurative She couldn't seem to fix on a solution to the problem at hand.
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