1 a — used to describe something that does not change ▪ a fixed interest rate ▪ They are trying to live on a fixed income. ▪ They have no fixed schedule. ▪ Each contestant is allowed a fixed amount of time. ▪ fixed costs/fees/prices ▪ a fixed stare/expression/smile ▪ fixed ideas about right and wrong
b : placed or attached in a way that does not move easily
▪ a small mirror fixed to the wall ▪ That day remains fixed in my memory. ▪ All eyes were fixed on her as she entered the room. [=everyone looked at her as she entered the room] 2 informal : having something needed
▪ They were well fixed for food. [=they had a good supply of food] ▪ How are you fixed for money? [=do you have enough money?] ▪ He's fixed for life. [=he has enough money to live comfortably for the rest of his life]
b : placed or attached in a way that does not move easily
▪ a small mirror fixed to the wall ▪ That day remains fixed in my memory. ▪ All eyes were fixed on her as she entered the room. [=everyone looked at her as she entered the room]
▪ They were well fixed for food. [=they had a good supply of food] ▪ How are you fixed for money? [=do you have enough money?] ▪ He's fixed for life. [=he has enough money to live comfortably for the rest of his life]
— fix·ed·ly /ˈfɪksədli/ adverb
▪ They stared fixedly at me.
▪ They stared fixedly at me.







