fixer
Noun

fixer (plural fixers)

  1. Agent noun of fix; one who, or that which, fixes.
  2. (photography) A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
    • 2003, Bruce Warren, Photography: The Concise Guide, Cengage Learning (ISBN 9781401887452), page 69
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  3. (criminal justice, law) A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
  4. (journalism) A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
    • 2007, Myriam Salama-Carr, Translating and Interpreting Conflict, Rodopi (ISBN 9789042022003), page 25
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  5. (real estate, US) A fixer-upper.
Related terms
  • the fix is in
Translations
  • French: fixateur
  • German: Fixiermittel, Fixiersalz
  • Italian: fissatore
  • Russian: фикса́ж
  • Spanish: fijador



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