fixer

noun
UK: /ˈfɪksər/
US: /ˈfɪksər/

  1. A person who repairs things.

    1. My dad is a great fixer, he can repair anything at home.
    2. We need a good fixer to get the washing machine working again because it's broken.

  2. A person who illegally uses their influence to get something done, often by bribing someone.

    1. He is known as a fixer who can solve any problem for the right price.
    2. The mayor was accused of using a fixer to silence his political opponents during the campaign.

  3. A chemical solution used in photography to make an image permanent.

    1. After developing the film, use the fixer to stop the process.
    2. The fixer is essential to prevent the image from fading over time when you work with film.

Synonyms

developer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixer" in English means: A person who repairs things., A person who illegally uses their influence to get something done, often by bribing someone., A chemical solution used in photography to make an image permanent..

The phonetic transcription of "fixer" is /ˈfɪksər/ in British English and /ˈfɪksər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fixer": developer.

Example usage of "fixer": "My dad is a great fixer, he can repair anything at home.". More examples on the page.