fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

: one that fixes: such as

a

: a person who intervenes to enable someone to circumvent the law or obtain a political favor

b

: a person who adjusts matters or disputes by negotiation

c

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

Examples of fixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many countries also require local fixers, on-the-ground guides who help navigate logistics, legalities and security in challenging destinations, adding to the cost of a trip. —Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Tom Hardy plays Harry, the stoic fixer who will stop at nothing to protect his family's name. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

Rhea Perlman will be reprising her role from season one, which ended with Charlie taking down fixer Cliff (Benjamin Bratt) and casino owner Sterling Frost (Ron Perlman), only to be blackmailed by Rhea Perlman’s big bad Beatrix Hasp to either work for her or be hunted again. —Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025

The fixer seems to contemplate the request but rebuffs Bella and tells her to call her husband. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fixer

• fixer-upper
• nitrogen-fixer

Rhymes for fixer

• mixer
• elixir

Kids Definition

fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

1

: one that fixes

2

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate