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fixers

noun

Meaning

  1. Agent noun of fix; one who, or that which, fixes.
  2. A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
  3. (criminal justice) A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
  4. A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
  5. A fixer-upper.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data