fixing

Definition

Fixing is the act of repairing something or making it work correctly again. It can also refer more generally to correcting a problem or improving a situation.

Usage & Nuances

As a word on its own, 'fixing' is most often a noun or gerund meaning repair work: 'The bike needs fixing.' It is less common as a standalone countable noun than 'repair' or 'fix.' In some contexts, 'fixing' can also mean preparing or arranging, but that use depends heavily on context.

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