Meaning of fixed in English

fixed

adjective

/fɪkst/ us

/fɪkst/

fixed adjective (NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE)

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arranged or decided already and not able to be changed:

a fixed price

fixed interest rates

Is the date of the wedding fixed yet?

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staying the same

constantCheck to make sure your oven maintains a constant temperature.
the sameYou look exactly the same as you did ten years ago!
same old same oldThe Italian restaurant is under new management, but it's just the same old same old.
unchangingHis novel is about the unchanging nature of humanity.
unchangeableThe company's position on the matter is absolute and unchangeable.

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usually disapproving

A fixed idea is one that someone is not willing to change:

She said, "There is nothing worse than a man who has fixed ideas about what a woman can and cannot do."

Our image of what a leader looks like can sometimes be very fixed.

Synonyms

inflexible

rigid

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Do you pay your mortgage on a fixed or variable rate?
There's no fixed routine at work - every day is different.
We can still rearrange the dates of our holiday. Nothing is fixed yet.
He agreed to do the work for a fixed price.
Scientists said they had no fixed idea of where the probe should land.
They find themselves battling a very fixed culture.

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Not able to be changed

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Strong-willed

fixed adjective (NOT MOVING)

not moving or able to be moved from its position:

Guide stars are fixed points in space used to keep a telescope in position.

It can help your balance if you keep your eyes on a fixed object.

(of a look or someone's eyes) not moving from a particular point:

She frightened her younger siblings with a fixed stare.

fixed on His eyes were completely fixed on the food.

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The sculpture consists of a number of wooden pieces connected with metal, resembling a mobile but fixed.
They start with a mobile MRI unit instead of investing in a more expensive fixed machine.
Speed cameras, both mobile and fixed, are deployed to catch offenders.
The new venue will be all fixed seating.
She kept her eyes fixed on the screen in front of her.

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Keeping and staying the same

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Using the eyes

fixed adjective (DISHONEST)

(of a game, result, etc.) dishonestly arranged so that someone gets the result that they want:

He complained that the system was fixed in favour of a certain group of people.

Several players were caught up in a scandal relating to fixed games.

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He had no idea the match was fixed.
There were conspiracy theories involving fixed voting machines.

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Cheating & tricking

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Experiencing and suffering

fixed adjective (REPAIRED)

[ not usually before noun ]

repaired or solved:

We don't have the problem completely fixed yet.

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The car seemed fixed, but then it broke down again.
The bridge has not been fully fixed for vehicles but it is safe for pedestrians.
The system is broken and we need to get it fixed.

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Correcting and mending

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fixed adjective (OF ANIMAL)

[ not usually before noun ] US

(UK neutered)

(of an animal) having had part of its sexual organs removed, so that it cannot produce young animals:

Many people find that dogs behave better when they're fixed.

Owners could be fined if they do not get their animals fixed.

Synonyms

altered US

neutered

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castrated
spayed
intact

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She said she wanted to get her dog fixed months ago, but was told by a vet that the pet was too young.
Shelter animals are often fixed early to comply with state law that requires the procedure before adoption.
The sterilized cats have the tips of their ears clipped to distinguish them from those that haven't been fixed.