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fix up

verb

Definition of fix up

transitive verb
1 : refurbish
  • fix up the attic
2 : to set right : settle
  • fixed up their dispute
3 : to provide with something needed or wanted; especially : to arrange a date for

First Known Use of fix up

1764

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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