step-by-step fix

noun

UK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep fɪks/

US /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep fɪks/

A way to make something work again by doing one small thing at a time.

The teacher showed us a step-by-step fix for the broken robot.

SYNONYMS

gradual repair one-at-a-time repair guided fix slow fix methodical repair

RELATED WORDS

instructions repair solution procedure troubleshooting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of written instructions that tell you how to repair something in order.

I followed the step-by-step fix in the manual to mend my bike.

3. A careful plan for solving a problem by handling each part separately.

Our team made a step-by-step fix for the messy classroom.

4. A patient way of correcting mistakes one at a time.

Her step-by-step fix helped him learn the math problem.