fixer
Translation
repairer, fixer, mender
Examples
He is a well-known political fixer.
He is a well-known political fixer.
We need a fixer for this broken pipe.
We need a fixer for this broken pipe.
The photographer used a fixer for the prints.
The photographer used a fixer for the prints.
Grammar Patterns
a + ((fixer)) (a person who repairs or solves things) He is a well-known political fixer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repairman, problem-solver, troubleshooter
Etymology
From the verb 'to fix' plus the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who fixes'.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who 'fixes' things, whether it's a machine or a difficult situation.