fixer
/ˈfɪksɚ/ noun C1- A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
- A person who serves as an agent to arrange for a desired result, perhaps by improper and/or unlawful means.
- Someone who is often paid that helps a customer cut through red tape, especially for government processes or applications.
- A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
- A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
- A fixer-upper.
- A drug dealer or user.
Plural fixers
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