Fix up

verb

To repair or make look better.

I decided to fix up the old chair instead of buying a new one.
Visual representation of "fix up" - To repair or make look better

Often appears as...

  • fix up the house
  • fix up a meal
verb

To arrange or organize something, especially a meeting, date, or relationship.

My friend offered to fix me up with his cousin who just moved to town.
Visual representation of "fix up" - To arrange or organize something, especially a meeting, date, or relationship

Often appears as...

  • fix up a date
  • fix up a meeting

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

verb

To prepare or apply makeup or a dressing to a wound.

She fixed up her face with some makeup before the party.
Visual representation of "fix up" - To prepare or apply makeup or a dressing to a wound

Often appears as...

  • fix up a wound
  • fix up makeup
verb

To repair or make look better.

I decided to fix up the old chair instead of buying a new one.
Visual representation of "fix up" - To repair or make look better

Often appears as...

  • fix up the house
  • fix up a meal
verb

To arrange or organize something, especially a meeting, date, or relationship.

My friend offered to fix me up with his cousin who just moved to town.
Visual representation of "fix up" - To arrange or organize something, especially a meeting, date, or relationship

Often appears as...

  • fix up a date
  • fix up a meeting

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

verb

To prepare or apply makeup or a dressing to a wound.

She fixed up her face with some makeup before the party.
Visual representation of "fix up" - To prepare or apply makeup or a dressing to a wound

Often appears as...

  • fix up a wound
  • fix up makeup
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "fix up"
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Visual Improvement

Often implies making something old or damaged look better or as good as new.

Illustration for Visual Improvement
After you fix up that old bike, it will shine again.
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Not always professionals

The phrase can mean professional repairs, but also DIY improvements by anyone.

Illustration for Not always professionals
I will fix up the leaky faucet myself this weekend.
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Broader than repair

'Fix up' can also mean to clean or tidy, not just to repair.

Illustration for Broader than repair
We need to fix up the room before the guests arrive.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Improvement

Often implies making something old or damaged look better or as good as new.

Illustration for Visual Improvement
After you fix up that old bike, it will shine again.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not always professionals

The phrase can mean professional repairs, but also DIY improvements by anyone.

Illustration for Not always professionals
I will fix up the leaky faucet myself this weekend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Broader than repair

'Fix up' can also mean to clean or tidy, not just to repair.

Illustration for Broader than repair
We need to fix up the room before the guests arrive.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Improvement

Often implies making something old or damaged look better or as good as new.

Illustration for Visual Improvement
After you fix up that old bike, it will shine again.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not always professionals

The phrase can mean professional repairs, but also DIY improvements by anyone.

Illustration for Not always professionals
I will fix up the leaky faucet myself this weekend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Broader than repair

'Fix up' can also mean to clean or tidy, not just to repair.

Illustration for Broader than repair
We need to fix up the room before the guests arrive.
Visual representation of the word "Fix up"

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