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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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The first known use of fix up was in 1764

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