fix up
Third Person
fixes up
Present Participle
fixing up
Past Tense
fixed up
Past Participle
fixed up
1
to provide someone with something such as a service or an opportunity
- He managed to fix up a discount for the group on their hotel accommodations.
- They can fix you up with a new phone and a data plan at the store.
- We can fix you up with a loan for your home renovation project.
- She fixed up her cousin with a place to stay during his visit to the city.
2
to arrange or schedule a meeting, event, or appointment
transitive
- The manager promised to fix up a meeting with the company's CEO.
- I fixed the meeting up with the client to discuss the project.
- The manager fixed up a conference call to coordinate with remote team members.
- Can you fix a meeting up with the department heads to discuss the budget?
- Let's fix up a date for the team-building workshop.
Synonyms:
3
to prepare something for use, often by improving its condition or appearance
transitive
- We're planning to fix the backyard up before the summer barbecue.
- They decided to fix up the old farmhouse and turn it into a charming bed and breakfast.
- She wanted to fix the living room up with new paint and furnishings.
- The carpenter was hired to fix up the antique furniture.
- We need to fix the guest room up for the visitors coming next week.
4
to arrange a meeting between two people who may become romantically involved with each other
transitive
- She asked her friend to fix her up with a colleague from work.
- He's been trying to fix his brother up with one of his close friends.
- Their mutual friends fixed them up on a blind date, and they hit it off.
- She decided to fix up her neighbor with her cousin, thinking they would make a great couple.
- He didn't expect much when his friend fixed him up with a blind date, but they had a fantastic time.
5
to help someone recover from a challenging situation, often related to health or personal issues
transitive
- The support group plays a crucial role in fixing up those who are coping with grief and loss.
- The therapy program aims to fix up individuals struggling with addiction.
- The counselor specializes in fixing people up who are dealing with trauma and emotional distress.
- The counselor specializes in fixing up people dealing with trauma and emotional distress.