στήνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• fix verb To repair something that is broken or not working properly.
• pitch noun A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
• rig noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
• set verb To put something in a particular place or position.

Senses

στήνω is used for these senses in English:

• fix (transitive) To make (a contest, vote, or gamble) unfair; to privilege one contestant or a particular group of contestants, usually before the contest begins; to arrange immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion.
• pitch (transitive) To assemble or erect (a tent). Also used figuratively.
• rig (transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
• set (transitive) To prepare (a stage or film set).

fix — full definition

1. verb To repair something that is broken or not working properly.
2. verb To attach or secure something firmly in place.
3. verb To prepare food or drink.
4. verb To dishonestly arrange the outcome of a contest or event in advance.
5. noun A solution to a problem.

pitch — full definition

1. noun A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
2. verb To throw, especially a ball toward a batter.
3. verb To promote or attempt to sell an idea or product.
4. noun The playing field used in sports such as football, rugby, or cricket (chiefly British English).
5. noun How high or low a sound is perceived to be.

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