get a fix: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Worldwideidiomatictechnical
    • To determine the precise position or location of a person, vehicle, or transmitter, especially by means of radio signals, navigational instruments, or other tracking methods.

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    • Using GPS technology, the rescue team was able to get a fix on the stranded hikers’ location quickly.

      Using GPS technology, the rescue team was able to get a fix on the stranded hikers’ location quickly.

    • The ship’s navigator tried to get a fix by triangulating signals from nearby radio towers.

      The ship’s navigator tried to get a fix by triangulating signals from nearby radio towers.

    • They will get a fix on the transmitter’s position as soon as the signal becomes stronger.

      They will get a fix on the transmitter’s position as soon as the signal becomes stronger.

    • Before starting the survey, the surveyor got a fix on the property boundaries using satellite data.

      Before starting the survey, the surveyor got a fix on the property boundaries using satellite data.

  • 2.

    United StatesWorldwideidiomaticcolloquialinformal
    • To obtain a dose of an addictive substance or to satisfy a compulsive craving for something habitually sought.

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    • After a long day without caffeine, I really needed to get a fix with a strong cup of coffee.

      After a long day without caffeine, I really needed to get a fix with a strong cup of coffee.

    • He got a fix on his nicotine cravings by stepping outside for a quick smoke break during the meeting.

      He got a fix on his nicotine cravings by stepping outside for a quick smoke break during the meeting.

    • Sometimes she gets a fix from binge-watching her favorite series when stressed out from work.

      Sometimes she gets a fix from binge-watching her favorite series when stressed out from work.

  • 3.

    Worldwideidiomatic
    • To obtain information or evidence that clarifies someone's situation or the status of an event.

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    • The investigative journalist was able to get a fix on the politician’s controversial dealings through leaked documents.

      The investigative journalist was able to get a fix on the politician’s controversial dealings through leaked documents.

    • Before making any decisions, the team needs to get a fix on the current market trends to better strategize.

      Before making any decisions, the team needs to get a fix on the current market trends to better strategize.

    • I’m trying to get a fix on the situation before giving you any advice; the details are still unclear.

      I’m trying to get a fix on the situation before giving you any advice; the details are still unclear.

Examples:

  • EN: Mr. Scott, couldn't we break radio silence long enough to get a fix?
    ES: ¿No podríamos romper el silencio de radio para saber la ubicación?
  • EN: Did they get a fix on us?
    ES: ¿Determinaron nuestra posición?
  • EN: Even if they didn't get a fix on us, they're bound to know our approximate position.
    ES: Aun si no conocen nuestra posición, tienen una idea aproximada de ella.
  • EN: See if you can get a fix, Mac.
    ES: Ve si puedes conseguir la localización, Mac.
  • EN: I gotta get out... and get a fix.
    ES: ¡Déjame! ¡Tengo que ir... a ponerme una dosis!
  • EN: Listen, if I don't get a fix in a couple of hours, I'm going to go crazy.
    ES: Estoy a punto de volverme loco.
  • EN: Were you taught at school that every time a radio operator sends a message, it makes it that much easier for the Germans to get a fix on his transmitter and ferret him out?
    ES: ¿Te explicaron en la escuela que cuando un operador envía un mensaje, los alemanes pueden localizar el transmisor y descubrirlo?
  • EN: You and Beckman get a fix on that balloon.
    ES: Usted y Beckman vean qué pasa con ese globo.
  • EN: Get Rampion on the hotline and get a fix from Greenwich on the shocks.
    ES: Consiga a Rampion en la línea roja. Y que nos den datos de los temblores.
  • EN: We'll try to get a fix on you.
    ES: Trataremos de ubicarlos. ¿Qué posición tienen?
  • EN: I'll call you as soon as I get a fix on King Tut's hideout. Bless you, Boy Wonder.
    ES: Lo volveré a llamar cuando sepa sobre el escondite del Rey Tut.
  • EN: We haven't been able to get a fix on him at all.
    ES: No hemos logrado ubicarlo.
  • EN: Is there any way we can get a fix on Doug?
    ES: ¿Hay manera de poder ubicar a Doug?
  • EN: He intercepted some radio messages, but couldn't get a fix.
    ES: Interceptó algunos mensajes de radio, pero no pudo cogerlos.
  • EN: You get a fix, Son?
    ES: ¿Listo, hijo?
  • EN: Mr. Scott, couldn't we break radio silence long enough to get a fix?
    ES: ¿No podríamos romper el silencio de radio para saber la ubicación?
  • EN: You get a fix, Son?
    ES: ¿Listo, hijo?

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