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in the PONS Dictionary

quick ˈfix N

quick fix: Notbehelf m <-(e)s, -e>

quick fix: Notlösung f <-, -en>

quick fix: Provisorium nt <-s, -ri·en>

ˈquick-fix ADJ

quick-fix: Not- attr

quick-fix: notdürftig

quick-fix: behelfsmäßig

quick-fix: provisorisch

quick-fix solution: Notlösung f <-, -en>

quick-fix solution: provisorische Lösung

in the PONS Dictionary

I. fix [fɪks] N

1. fix usu sing inf (dilemma):

fix: Klemme f <-, -n> inf

fix: Patsche f <-, -n> inf

to be in a fix: in der Klemme [o. Patsche] [o. CH a. Tinte] sitzen inf

this was something of a fix: es war schon ein Dilemma

he's in a real fix — he's got two meetings booked for three o'clock: er steckt in einer echten Zwangslage — er hat zwei Besprechungen für drei Uhr eingetragen

2. fix sl (dosage of injectable narcotics):

a fix of amphetamine: eine Ladung Amphetamine inf

a fix of cocaine/heroin: ein Schuss m Kokain/Heroin sl

3. fix NAUT, AVIAT:

fix (position): Position f <-, -en>

fix (position): Standort m <-[e]s, -e>

fix (determination of position): Standortbestimmung f

fix (determination of position): Ortung f <-, -en>

do we still have a fix on that plane?: haben wir die Position dieses Flugzeuges noch?

to take a fix on a plane/ship: ein Flugzeug/Schiff orten

II. fix [fɪks] VB trans

1. fix (fasten):

to fix sth: etw festmachen [o. befestigen]

to fix sth to sth: etw an etw dat anbringen

to fix a picture to the wall: ein Bild an der Wand aufhängen

fig to fix sth in one's mind: sich dat etw einprägen

to fix the blame on sb: die Schuld auf jdn schieben

2. fix (decide):

to fix sth: etw festlegen [o. festsetzen]

to fix a border [or boundary]/a price/a time: eine Grenze/einen Preis/eine Zeit festlegen

so can we fix two o'clock tomorrow for the presentation?: können wir dann die Präsentation für morgen zwei Uhr ansetzen?

the rent is fixed at £750 a month: die Miete wurde auf 750 Pfund pro Monat festgesetzt

3. fix (arrange):

to fix sth: etw arrangieren

to fix a trip: einen Ausflug organisieren

4. fix (repair):

to fix sth: etw reparieren

to fix sth (put to rights): etw in Ordnung bringen

to fix a blowout esp Am: eine Reifenpanne beheben

to fix a blowout esp Am: einen Platten [o. SGer, A, CH Patschen] richten

to fix sb's flat Brit: jds Wohnung sauber machen

5. fix inf (improve appearance of):

to fix oneself: sich acc zurechtmachen

to fix one's hair: sich acc frisieren

6. fix esp Am inf (make food ready):

to fix sth: etw zu essen machen

shall I fix you sth?: soll ich dir was zu essen machen?

7. fix inf (manipulate crookedly):

to fix a ballot/a fight/a race: eine Wahl/einen Kampf/ein Rennen manipulieren

to fix the jury: die Geschworenen bestechen

8. fix sl (take revenge on):

to fix sb: es jdm heimzahlen inf

9. fix sl (inject narcotics):

to fix sth: [sich dat] etw spritzen inf

10. fix ART, PHOTO:

to fix the colour: die Farbe fixieren

11. fix BIOL, MED:

to fix sth: etw präparieren

12. fix (concentrate):

to fix one's eyes/one's thoughts on sth: die Augen/seine Gedanken auf etw acc richten

she could not fix her thoughts upon anything: sie konnte keinen klaren Gedanken fassen

his eyes were fixed on the distant yacht: er hatte den Blick auf die Jacht in der Ferne gerichtet

13. fix (stare at):

to fix sb/sth: jdn/etw fixieren [o. anstarren]

he fixed me with a stare of disapproval: er durchbohrte mich mit missbilligenden Blicken

14. fix MIL:

to fix the bayonet: das Seitengewehr aufpflanzen

15. fix Am inf (sterilize):

to fix an animal: ein Tier sterilisieren

III. fix [fɪks] VB intr

1. fix sl drugs:

fix: fixen inf

fix: drücken sl

2. fix inf (make definite):

to fix on [or upon] sth: sich acc auf etw acc festlegen

I. quick [kwɪk] ADJ

1. quick also fig (fast):

quick: schnell

quick: rasch

quick: CH, A a. geschwind

quick: sofortig

to be quick about sth: sich acc mit etw dat beeilen

to be quick about sth: schnell mit etw dat machen

quick as lightning [or a flash]: schnell wie der Blitz fig

a quick decision: eine schnelle [o. rasche] [o. sofortige] Entscheidung

to have a quick drink/meal: [noch] schnell [o. mal eben] etw trinken/essen

MIL quick march: Eilmarsch m <-es, -märsche> spec

quick march!: im Gleichschritt, marsch!

a quick one fig inf (drink): ein Schluck m auf die Schnelle inf

a quick one (sex): ein Quickie m inf

a quick one (sex): eine schnelle Nummer inf fig

to have a quick one fig inf drink: einen auf die Schnelle kippen

to have a quick one sex: eine schnelle Nummer schieben

in quick succession: in schneller [o. rascher] [Ab]folge

in quick succession: schnell [o. kurz] nacheinander

to have a quick temper fig pej: ein rasch aufbrausendes Temperament haben

to have a quick temper fig pej: sich acc schnell aufregen

my boss needs a quick answer: mein Chef braucht eine rasche Antwort

to be quick to do sth fig, usu pej: rasch mit etw dat bei der Hand sein

he is always quick to criticize: mit Kritik ist er rasch bei der Hand

2. quick (short):

quick: kurz <kürzer, am kürzesten>

to give sb a quick call: jdn kurz anrufen

to have a quick look at sth: sich dat etw kurz ansehen

to ask sb a quick question: jdn [noch] kurz etw fragen

to ask sb a quick question: jdm eine kurze Frage stellen

the quickest way: der kürzeste Weg

could I have a quick word with you?: könnte ich Sie kurz sprechen?

3. quick (hurried):

quick: noch schnell [o. kurz] [o. CH, A a. geschwind]

to say a quick goodbye/hello: noch schnell auf Wiedersehen/hallo sagen

to give sb a quick hug: jdn noch kurz umarmen

4. quick (alert):

quick: [geistig] gewandt [o. beweglich]

quick: intelligent

quick: klug <klüger, klügste>

quick: scharfsinnig

to have a quick mind: ein kluger Kopf sein

to have a quick mind: einen scharfen Verstand [o. wachen Geist] haben

quick wit: Aufgewecktheit f <->

quick wit in replying: Schlagfertigkeit f <-; kein Pl> fig

she's a quick girl: sie ist ein aufgewecktes Mädchen

he's too quick for me: mit ihm kann ich nicht mithalten

Phrases:

to be quick with child old: hochschwanger sein

II. quick [kwɪk] ADV

quick: schnell

quick: rasch

as quick as possible: so schnell wie möglich

to get rich quick: schnell reich werden

III. quick [kwɪk] INTERJ

quick: schnell

IV. quick [kwɪk] N

1. quick (sensitive part):

to bite/cut nails to the quick: die Nägel bis auf das Nagelbett abbeißen/schneiden

to cut sb to the quick fig: jdn bis ins Mark treffen fig

2. quick liter (living persons):

the quick and the dead: die Lebenden und die Toten

OpenDict entry

fix VB

to fix a match (manipulate crookedly) inf: ein Spiel verschieben inf

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

fix VB trans

to fix a date for sth handel: etw terminieren

Klett Biology Glossary

fix VB

fix: fixieren

Present
I	fix
you	fix
he/she/it	fixes
we	fix
you	fix
they	fix

Past
I	fixed
you	fixed
he/she/it	fixed
we	fixed
you	fixed
they	fixed

Present Perfect
I	have	fixed
you	have	fixed
he/she/it	has	fixed
we	have	fixed
you	have	fixed
they	have	fixed

Past Perfect
I	had	fixed
you	had	fixed
he/she/it	had	fixed
we	had	fixed
you	had	fixed
they	had	fixed

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The submarine surfaced and pursued the convoy, but had to dive again to get a hydrophone fix on her quarry.

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I was in a great stress facing the referee decision that seemed to fix the match and bluntly showed injustices towards my team.

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It seems like people have to get their poking fix on the road.

First, she decided that the best way to fix her marriage was to buy a pair of come-hither heels.

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On the other hand, other members of the band are informed of the fix on the game and sneak off.

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