Definition of "fixer" in 英语

noun

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.

3. A person who serves as an agent to arrange for a desired result, perhaps by improper and/or unlawful means.

4. (Philippines, by extension) Someone who is often paid that helps a customer cut through red tape, especially for government processes or applications.

5. (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.

6. (journalism) A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.

7. (real estate, US) A fixer-upper.

8. (slang) A drug dealer or user.