fixer

Meanings

1. Agent noun of fix: one who, or that which, fixes.
2. A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
3. A person who serves as an agent to arrange for a desired result, perhaps by improper and/or unlawful means.
4. Someone who is often paid that helps a customer cut through red tape, especially for government processes or applications.
5. A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
6. A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
7. A fixer-upper.
8. A drug dealer or user.

Etymology

From fix + -er.

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