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fix
The word carries a strong sense of restoration and stability. When used as a verb, it suggests a transition from a state of disorder or breakage to a state of functionality. It is the standard, versatile term for repair, ranging from mechanical tools to interpersonal relationships.
Countable when referring to a specific solution or a predicament (a quick fix, a tight fix). Uncountable when referring to the act of repairing in a general sense.
Meanings
To repair something that is broken or malfunctioning.
He needs to fix the leaky faucet.
To arrange or settle a time, price, or date.
They decided to fix a date for the wedding.
To make something firm or stable in a specific position.
The carpenter will fix the shelf to the wall.
To become stable or stationary.
The gaze of the predator began to fix on the prey.
Examples
Phrasal Verbs
fix up
to repair, renovate, or improve the condition of something
They spent the whole summer fixing up the old cottage.
fix on
to decide on or choose something after consideration
We finally fixed on a location for the new office.
fix up
to arrange a meeting or a date for someone else
My sister tried to fix me up with one of her colleagues.