mixing

5 definitions • 8 examples

present participle of

to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts:

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?

to have or do two or more things, such as activities or qualities, at the same time:

Some people are happy to mix business with/and pleasure, but I'm not one of them.

to be with or communicate well with other people:

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.

to control the amounts of various sounds that are combined on a recording