fix

a determination of the place where something is

“he got a good fix on the target”

prepare for eating by applying heat

“fix breakfast for the guests, please”

cause to be firmly attached

“she fixed her gaze on the man”

make fixed, stable or stationary

“let's fix the picture to the frame”

an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

“collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers”

influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

“fix a race”

kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

set or place definitely

“Let's fix the date for the party!”

something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

“she needed a fix of chocolate”

informal terms for a difficult situation

“he got into a terrible fix”

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

put (something somewhere) firmly

“fix your eyes on this spot”