26984 words

mix

17 definitions • 27 examples
1
to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts:

Examples:

Oil and water don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into two layers.
Radioactive material was mixed in/up (with) the effluent.
Mix the eggs into the flour.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and raisins.
[ + two objects ] Shall I mix (= make) you a cocktail?
2
to have or do two or more things, such as activities or qualities, at the same time:

Examples:

Some people are happy to mix business with/and pleasure, but I'm not one of them.
3
to be with or communicate well with other people:

Examples:

Do you mix with a wide variety of people in your job?
She mixes very well - I guess that's why she's so popular.
4
to control the amounts of various sounds that are combined on a recording
5

Examples:

There was an odd mix of people at Patrick's party.
"She's studying physics and philosophy." "That's an interesting mix."
6
something that is sold in the form of a powder to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:

Examples:

cake/cement mix
7
a version of a recorded piece of music:

Examples:

A new mix of their hit single is due to be released early next month.
8
to combine different substances, esp. so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts, or to cause different substances to combine in this way:

Examples:

[ I ] Oil and water don’t mix.
[ T ] Mix two eggs into the flour.
[ T ] He mixed the blue paint with white to lighten it.
9
To mix is also to combine or put in the same place:

Examples:

[ T ] The report mixed together a lot of different ideas in a confusing way.
10
(of a person) to be comfortable being with or talking to other people in social situations, esp. people you do not know:

Examples:

She is very shy and has trouble mixing at parties.
11
a combination of different things or people:

Examples:

[ C usually sing ] There was an interesting mix of people at Jean’s party.
12
A mix is also a food substance that you can buy and to which a liquid, such as water or milk, can be added later when preparing to cook something:

Examples:

[ C ] a cake mix
13
a combination of different things or people:

Examples:

a mix of sth The board will continue to have the right mix of skills and experience to drive the company forward.
The money is invested in a diversified portfolio, a mix of real estate, stocks, and bonds.
14
a situation which consists of several different things or people:

Examples:

in/into the mix But even if Internet ads are creeping into the mix, television is still their most important marketing medium.
15
something that is sold in the form of a powder and to which a liquid, such as water, can be added later:

Examples:

cake/cement mix The company chops and sells the nylon fabric to other firms that turn it into new carpet, cement mix, or sewer pipes.
16
to have or do two or more qualities, styles, activities, etc at the same time:

Examples:

She never mixes business with pleasure.
17
to meet and talk to other people, especially in a social situation:

Examples:

He was never very comfortable when it came to mixing with the senior staff.

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