Fixed up Meaning in English

expression · lemma: fix up

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UK

Definition

'Fixed up' means that something has been repaired, cleaned, or improved. It can also mean arranging for two people to meet, usually on a date.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, common in both American and British English. Used with places, things, or people ('fixed up the house,' 'she fixed me up with her friend'). When referring to matchmaking, usually said as 'fix someone up with someone.' When about repair, often for places, objects, or appearances.

• Spanish: arreglado - reformado - emparejado (personas)
• Portuguese (BR): consertado - reformado - apresentou (duas pessoas)
• Portuguese (PT): arranjado - remodelado - apresentou (duas pessoas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 修理好 - 整理好 - 撮合（人）
• Chinese (Traditional): 修理好 - 整理好 - 牽線（人）
• Hindi: ठीक किया - सजाया - मिलवाया (दो लोगों को)
• Arabic: تم إصلاحه - تم ترتيبه - رتَّب لقاء (شخصين)
• Bengali: ঠিক করা - সুন্দর করা - মিলিয়ে দেওয়া (জোড়া লাগানো)
• Russian: починить - привести в порядок - свести (с кем-то)
• Japanese: 直す - 手配する（紹介する）
• Vietnamese: sửa sang - dọn dẹp - mai mối
• Korean: 고치다 - 정리하다 - 소개하다
• Turkish: onarmak - düzeltmek - ayarlamak (buluşturmak)
• Urdu: ٹھیک کرنا - سجانا - ملوانا (رشتہ کروانا)
• Indonesian: memperbaiki - merapikan - menjodohkan

Example Sentences

She fixed me up with her cousin, and we went on a date.

natural

We fixed up the place just in time for the party.

natural

He was fixed up with a job by his uncle.

basic

We fixed up the old car and sold it.

basic

She fixed up her room before her friends arrived.

basic

I'm getting fixed up for the interview, so I'll call you later.

natural