fixer

UK
/ˈfɪksə/
US
/ˈfɪksər/

Translations

fixernoun
fixers
pl
UK
/ˈfɪksə/
US
/ˈfɪksər/
The fixer arranged the meeting between the two parties.
Посредник организовал встречу между двумя сторонами.
The fixer was called to handle the situation discreetly.
Решала был вызван, чтобы незаметно разобраться с ситуацией.
мастер на все руки
He is known as the fixer in the neighborhood because he can repair anything.
Его называют мастером на все руки в районе, потому что он может починить что угодно.
fixeradjective
UK
/ˈfɪksə/
US
/ˈfɪksər/
Attributive use before another noun, e.g. "fixer solution", "fixer crew".

Definitions

fixernoun
A person who makes arrangements for other people, especially of an illicit or devious kind.
The fixer was known for his ability to smooth over any legal issues that arose for the company.
A person who repairs or mends things.
The fixer in the neighborhood was always busy, fixing everything from broken appliances to leaky faucets.
A chemical substance used to fix a photographic image.
After developing the film, the photographer used a fixer to ensure the images were permanent.
fixeradjective
Used attributively to denote something that fixes, repairs, or stabilises another thing.
The lab stored several fixer chemicals in separate cabinets.