fix-up
Matchmaking by friends
A fix-up is an arrangement to introduce two people romantically: My sister tried to set me up with her coworker—I hate fix-ups.
The term also refers to a property needing repairs, often called a fixer-upper: They bought a fix-up in the old neighborhood.
To fix up can mean to arrange, repair, or provide: Can you fix me up with tickets?
Reconstruct or redesign
- modernizeMake contemporary
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- revampRestructure extensively
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
redecorate · repaint · update · transform · redesign · conversion · redevelop · reconfigure
Old valued collectible
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
- refinishApply new surface coating
recondition · repair · mend · original · vintage · woodwork · patina · heritage
Preliminary section or presentation
- arrangePlace methodically
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
- meetingGathering for discussion
- connectionA joining or relation
remodel
Reconstruct or redesign
makeover · redecorate · repaint · update · transform · redesign · conversion · redevelop · reconfigure · restyle
antique
Old valued collectible
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
refinish · recondition · repair · mend · original · vintage · woodwork · patina · heritage · historic
introduction
Preliminary section or presentation
- arrangePlace methodically
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
- meetingGathering for discussion
connection · romance · pairing · introduction
handyman
Versatile home repairer
- toolsDevices for doing work
- hammerTool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
drill · paintbrush · sanding · sawing · workbench · caulk · nails · screws · wrench · pliers
service
Aid or maintenance
calibrate · tighten · lubricate · grease · oil · clean · upkeep · preventive · routine · care
- matchmakingmatchmaker, matchmakers, matchmaking, matchmaking services, introduction
- repairsrepair, mending, patching, repairing, restoration
fix-uprandom encounter
Unplanned interaction with another
fate · happenstance · meet-cute · love at first sight · destiny
fix, up, fixed, fixing, fixation, fixture, fixes, unfixed, fixer