ˈfiksə(r) noun
( -s )
1. : one that fixes: as
a. : a worker who sets up and adjusts knitting and sewing machines for specific operations
b. : loomfixer
c. : one that is employed in industry to make parts for or to make repairs upon machinery
2.
a. : one that intervenes with police officials or other authorities for a person in legal difficulty or with government officials for a person seeking a political favor often with use of corrupt methods and for a fee or other consideration : an influence peddler
a big politico, a fixer you have to see if you want to open a gambling hall — Raymond Chandler
b. : a go-between (as a lawyer) employed by a circus to make arrangements with officials in advance of performance
c. : one that adjusts matters and especially smooths over disputes (as between factions of a party) by negotiation : troubleshooter
party fixers hustled around to put the pressure on deviating Democrats — Time
d. : play doctor
3. : fixative ; specifically : a fixing bath in photographic work
4. slang : a peddler of dope