fixer Synonyms
Another word for fixer
• noun (Context 1)
A person who arranges matters or resolves delicate problems for others, especially through personal influence, behind-the-scenes negotiation, or questionable methods.
"The corporation hired a high-powered political troubleshooter to manage the fallout from the regulatory investigation."
• noun (Context 2)
A local guide, translator, and facilitator hired by foreign journalists or film crews to arrange interviews, secure permits, and navigate unfamiliar regions.
"Our local facilitator in Cairo helped us secure interviews with officials and navigate the city safely."
• noun (Context 3)
A person who repairs or mends broken objects, equipment, or machinery.
"My grandfather was a natural repairer who could restore everything from antique clocks to lawnmowers."
• noun (Context 4)
A chemical substance, such as sodium thiosulfate, used in photographic processing to make a developed image permanent and insensitive to light by removing unexposed silver halides.
"After immersing the film in the developer, the photographer transferred it to a bath of fixative in the darkroom."