Fixer

Pronunciation: /fɪksər/

Definitions of fixer

noun a person who is skilled at solving problems or making arrangements, typically in a professional capacity

Example Sentences

A1 My mom is a great fixer when it comes to household problems.

A2 The school hired a fixer to repair the broken windows.

B1 The political fixer was able to smooth things over between the two rival parties.

B2 The fixer was known for his ability to negotiate deals and solve complex problems.

C1 The fixer was instrumental in brokering the peace agreement between the warring factions.

C2 The fixer's reputation as a problem solver and mediator was well-known in political circles.

Examples of fixer in a Sentence

formal The fixer was able to negotiate a deal that satisfied both parties.

informal My friend is a real fixer when it comes to solving problems.

slang He's known as the fixer around here because he can always find a solution.

figurative She was like a fixer, piecing together the broken parts of their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of fixer

• past tense: fixed
• plural: fixers
• comparative: more fixer
• superlative: most fixer
• present tense: fix
• future tense: will fix
• perfect tense: have fixed
• continuous tense: fixing
• singular: fixer
• positive degree: fixer
• infinitive: to fix
• gerund: fixing
• participle: fixed

Origin and Evolution of fixer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fixer' originated from the Middle English word 'fixen' which means to make firm or fasten.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fixer' has evolved to refer to a person who is skilled at solving problems or arranging deals, especially in a political or business context.