fixer
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Definition
A person who helps arrange things, especially by solving problems or making deals, often behind the scenes. In journalism or politics, a fixer uses personal connections to get things done, sometimes through unofficial or questionable methods.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal and sometimes negative; can refer to someone who arranges things quickly, especially in politics or journalism, possibly by bending rules. In US English, 'fixer' may imply shady or secretive activity. Not to be confused with a repairman (usually 'repairman' or 'mechanic'). Common collocations: 'political fixer', 'media fixer', or 'local fixer' (for journalists working abroad).
Example Sentences
She is known as the office fixer because she always solves problems quickly.
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We can't get the permit on our own—let's call the fixer.
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He’s a real fixer—if you need something done quietly, he’s your guy.
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Our local fixer managed to get us access where no one else could.
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The politician trusted his fixer to make problems disappear.
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The journalist hired a fixer to help with interviews in a foreign country.
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