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What is a fixer?

What is a fixer? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Agent noun of fix; one who, or that which, fixes.
  2. (photography) A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
  3. (criminal justice, law, and underworld) A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
  4. (journalism) A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
  5. (real estate, US) A fixer-upper.
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To the fixer everyone confides his or her woes over delayed luggage, airport passes and the rest, knowing that they will be sorted out.
There she worked as a fixer in the red-light district hooking up transvestites with men and pick-pocketing punters.
Bulk chemicals were bought wholesale from chemical supply companies to make developer and fixer for black and white, as well as color processing.
After development the print was stopped with acetic acid and fixed for 45 seconds each in two baths of rapid fixer.
After reduction, the print should be agitated in rapid fixer for 30 seconds before toning.
Mark is the quartet's organiser, fixer and he hosts the regular sessions in his house.

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