fixing

7 definitions • 14 examples

the act of fastening something in position so it cannot move:

The units have screw-holes for permanent fixing of the shelves.

The fixing of bricks in place to provide a strong wall is called bricklaying.

a part or object used to fasten something in position so it cannot move:

The toilet will have to be unscrewed from the floor and the wall fixings will have to be loosened.

You will have to use a fixing of some sort — a nail or a screw.

dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person:

Seven jockeys were arrested and charged with race fixing.

After several days of questioning, he admitted to match fixing.

the foods such as vegetables, sauces, or salads that are served with a main dish:

Making fried chicken at home with all the fixings is fun.

The Thanksgiving dinner included all the usual fixings, plus some family favorites such as kimchi.

He piled all his favorite fixings onto his hamburger.

the ingredients (= foods) needed to make a dish:

I bought the fixings for beef stew to cook tomorrow.

Students like the freedom of choosing their own sandwich fixings.

She had gone out to buy nacho fixings: chips, salsa and cheese.

the process of setting the price of something, especially gold, according to supply and demand:

At the start of each fixing, the chairman of the gold fixing board announces an opening price to the other four members.

dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person, organization, etc.:

game-fixing/grade-fixing/match-fixing The board will continue its investigation with a view to determining whether evidence exists in relation to betting and match-fixing which might justify disciplinary action.