fixer

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die in Angelegenheiten von Behörden eingreift und dabei oft unredliche Mittel einsetzt; eine chemische Verbindung, die etwas fixiert oder bindet; eine qualifizierte Arbeitskraft, die Dinge repariert; oder ein synthetisches morphinähnliches Medikament, das bei der Entgiftung verwendet wird.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who intervenes with authorities, often using underhand methods; a chemical compound that sets or fixes something; a skilled worker who mends or repairs things; or a synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine used in detoxification.

1. Intermediary for resolving problemsB2informal

   A person who uses influence, often through unofficial or questionable means, to solve problems or arrange things, especially with authorities.

   Problemlöser

   • The lawyer acted as a fixer to get the charges dropped.
   • He hired a fixer to expedite the building permits.
   • In some countries, a fixer is essential for navigating bureaucracy.

   Synonymearrangerbrokerfacilitatorgo-betweeninfluence peddlerintermediarymiddlemanoperator

2. Chemical setting agentC1formaltechnical

   A chemical substance used to permanently set a dye or a photographic image, preventing further change.

   Fixiermittel

   • The photographer used a fixer to preserve the developed film.
   • In textile dyeing, a fixer helps the color bond to the fabric.
   • The chemical fixer stops the developing process in photography.

   Synonymefixativefixing agenthypo

3. Skilled repair personB1informal

   A worker who is skilled at mending or repairing broken items.

   Reparaturhandwerker

   • The fixer came to repair the leaking faucet.
   • He is a talented fixer who can restore old furniture.
   • We called a fixer to get the computer running again.

   Synonymehandymanmenderrepairerrepairmanservicemantroubleshooter

4. C2formalmedical

   A synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming, used in detoxification and maintenance treatment for heroin addiction.

   Synthetisches Betäubungsmittel

   • The clinic prescribed a fixer to help with withdrawal symptoms.
   • Methadone is a common fixer used in addiction treatment programs.
   • The patient was stabilized using a fixer during detox.

   Synonymemethadone