mix

mix1 [ mıks ] verb ***

1. ) transitive to combine two or more substances so that they become a single substance:

Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.

mix something with something: Mix the flour with the eggs and butter.

mix something together: Mix the paint and water together.

a ) intransitive if two or more substances mix, they combine and become a single substance:

Oil and water don't mix.

b ) transitive to make something by combining two or more substances:

Phil was mixing a cocktail.

a machine for mixing cement

2. ) intransitive or transitive to combine things such as activities, ideas, or styles:

In this room antique and modern furniture have been successfully mixed.

a town where sophistication mixes with a vibrant atmosphere

mix something with something: The show mixes African rhythms with European dances.

a ) mix business with pleasure to combine work with social activities:

I don't normally like to mix business with pleasure.

b ) not mix if two things, ideas, etc. do not mix, they are not a good or sensible combination:

Alcohol and pills do not mix.

Drinking and driving do not mix.

3. ) intransitive to meet other people in social situations and talk to them:

The party gave me a chance to mix with the other students.

You need to get out and mix more.

mix with: Maria's parents didn't approve of the people she was mixing with.

4. ) transitive to play records and CDs continuously, so that one piece of music begins before another finishes

a ) to REMIX

mix and match

to choose different things such as clothes, styles, ideas, etc. and put them together:

a range of clothes that you can mix and match

mix it up with someone INFORMAL

1. ) to argue or fight with someone

2. ) to compete with someone:

It's pretty tough mixing it up with the world's best players.

,mix `up phrasal verb transitive

1. ) to think that one person or thing is another person or thing:

mix up with: I think I'm mixing him up with someone else.

They look so alike that it's easy to mix them up.

2. ) to put things together without any order:

I sorted all the papers and you've mixed them up again.

mix

mix 2 [ mıks ] noun **

1. ) singular a particular combination of objects, qualities or substances:

Alcohol and drugs is a deadly mix.

a silk-and-angora-mix sweater

mix of: He has just the right mix of youth and experience.

The town has an odd mix of old and new buildings.

a ) a combination of different types of people who form a group:

mix of: There was a good mix of people at the party.

ethnic/racial/social mix: The U.S. has a far greater ethnic mix than Britain.

2. ) count or uncount a powder that you buy and mix with liquid to make a particular type of food:

a cake mix

3. ) count a REMIX

4. ) count usually singular an act of mixing something:

Add the water and give it a good mix.