Pronunciation: /fɪks ʌp/
noun a period of time devoted to a particular task or activity
A1 I need to do a fix up on my bike before I can ride it again.
A2 The fix up of the old house took longer than expected.
B1 The fix up of the software program was completed ahead of schedule.
B2 The fix up of the car involved replacing several parts.
C1 The fix up of the company's image required a complete rebranding strategy.
C2 The fix up of the economy will take years of careful planning and implementation.
verb to repair or improve something
A1 I need to fix up my room before my friends come over.
A2 Can you help me fix up my bike? It's not working properly.
B1 I hired a contractor to fix up my old house before selling it.
B2 After years of neglect, the community decided to fix up the park.
C1 The company plans to fix up their website to attract more customers.
C2 The government allocated funds to fix up the infrastructure in the city.
adjective in good physical condition
A1 I need to fix up my old bike before I can ride it again.
A2 She decided to fix up the old house and make it her new home.
B1 The mechanic said he could fix up my car for a reasonable price.
B2 They plan to fix up the garden before hosting a party next weekend.
C1 The company hired a designer to fix up their website and make it more user-friendly.
C2 After years of neglect, they finally decided to fix up the historic building and turn it into a museum.
adverb in a satisfactory or acceptable manner
A1 I need to fix up my room before my friends come over.
A2 She asked me to fix up her computer because it was running slowly.
B1 I hired a contractor to fix up my old house before selling it.
B2 The company decided to fix up their website to attract more customers.
C1 The government plans to fix up the infrastructure in the city to improve transportation.
C2 The chef was able to fix up the dish by adding some extra seasoning and herbs.
formal The contractor will fix up the old building before selling it.
informal I need to fix up my room before guests come over.
slang I'm going to fix up my car this weekend.
figurative She needs to fix up her attitude if she wants to keep her friends.
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