fix up

fix up(

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to repair)

a. arreglar

Carlos got a deal on an antique car, which he fixed up and put fresh paint on.Carlos compró un coche antiguo a buen precio, que arregló y pintó nuevamente.

2. (to tidy)

a. arreglar

Fix up your rooms before your grandmother arrives, kids.Chicos, arreglen sus cuartos antes de que llegue su abuela.

3. (to help to find)

a. conseguir

I can fix you up with a drum set for the show when you're in town.Te puedo conseguir una batería para el concierto cuando estés en la ciudad.

b. encontrar

Jonathan fixed us up with a boat to use while we were on vacation.Jonathan nos encontró un barco para usar mientras estábamos de vacaciones.

4. (to connect with a love interest)

a. juntar

Janet fixed Roberto and Holly up, and now they're madly in love.Janet juntó a Roberto y Holly, y ahora están locamente enamorados.

b. buscarle novio a

You need a new man in your life. We're going to fix you up.Necesitas a un nuevo hombre en tu vida. Vamos a buscarte un novio.

5. (to organize)

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom

(United Kingdom)

a. organizar

We're fixing up a group to revise before our A-levels.Estamos organizando un grupo para repasar antes de nuestros exámenes de bachillerato.

b. arreglar

We still need to fix up a meeting with that sales rep.Todavía tenemos que arreglar una reunión con ese agente de ventas.

6. (to rig up)

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom

(United Kingdom)

a. improvisar

With our flat being as small as it is, we had to fix up a sort of loft bed to make for more space.Con lo pequeño que es nuestro apartamento, tuvimos que improvisar una especie de cama alta para crear más espacio.

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(to arrange something; used with "with")

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom

(United Kingdom)

a. arreglarlo con

We've fixed up with Nigel so that you can stay at his place in London this weekend.Lo hemos arreglado con Nigel para que te quedes en su departamento en Londres este fin de semana.

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(to arrange something; used with "for")

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom

(United Kingdom)

a. arreglarlo para que

We’ve fixed up for you to go to a football programme during the summer holidays.Lo hemos arreglado para que vayas a un programa de fútbol durante las vacaciones de verano.

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