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fixed

adj.
US //ˈfɪkst// UK //fˈɪkst// fixed
  1. 1 unchanging or constant (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    staying the same and not changing, such as a price or a date.

    not subject to change or variation; established at a constant level or value.

    Example

    The bank offers a fixed interest rate for the first three years of the loan.

    Example

    The contract provides a fixed monthly stipend, ensuring that the researchers have a predictable budget regardless of fluctuating laboratory costs.
  2. 2 attached or immobile (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    fastened securely in one place so that it cannot move.

    securely placed or fastened; physically immobile or attached to a permanent structure.

    Example

    The seats in the stadium are fixed to the floor for safety.

    Example

    The telescope is mounted on a fixed base to prevent even the slightest vibration from blurring the long-exposure images of distant galaxies.
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  1. 3 dishonestly prearranged (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    decided in a dishonest way before a game or competition starts.

    prearranged or manipulated by fraud to ensure a specific outcome.

    Example

    Many fans believed the boxing match was fixed because the champion fell so easily.

    Example

    The investigation revealed that the election had been fixed, with thousands of fraudulent ballots introduced into the system overnight.
  2. 4 neutered or spayed (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    having had an operation so that an animal cannot have babies.

    surgically rendered sterile through neutering or spaying.

    Example

    We need to get the cat fixed before we let her go outside.

    Example

    The animal shelter ensures that every dog is fixed and vaccinated before being cleared for adoption by the public.

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