Main Entry: ¹fix

Pronunciation: \ˈfiks\

Function: transitive verb

1 a : to make firm, stable, or stationary b : to give a permanent or final form to: as (1) : to change into a stable compound or available form <bacteria that fix nitrogen> (2) : to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study
2 : to hold or direct steadily <fixes her eyes on the horizon>
3 a : restore, cure <the doctor fixed him up> b : spay, castrate 1

intransitive verb

: to direct the gaze or attention : focus, fixate—often used with on or upon