fixate

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A verb used to indicate focusing one's attention or becoming obsessed with a particular subject or thing.

1. Become obsessedB2formal

   To become excessively focused on or attached to a person or thing, often in an unhealthy or neurotic manner.

   الهُيام

   • He tends to fixate on minor details and ignore the bigger picture.
   • She fixated on her childhood memories, unable to move forward.
   • The patient fixated on a single idea during therapy.

   المرادفاتobsess

   الأضدادdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Pay obsessive attentionB2formal

   To direct all one's attention exclusively and obsessively to a particular subject or object.

   الانشغال الوسواسي

   • The media fixated on the scandal for weeks.
   • He fixated on winning the competition, ignoring everything else.
   • She fixated on the problem until she found a solution.

   المرادفاتconcentratedwellfocusobsess

   الأضدادdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Make stable or stationaryC1formal

   To make something fixed, stable, or stationary in position.

   تثبيت

   • The technician fixated the microscope slide to the stage.
   • They fixated the camera on a tripod for a steady shot.
   • The bracket was fixated to the wall with strong screws.

   المرادفاتanchorattachfastenimmobilizepinplantsecuresetstick

   الأضدادdetachdisplacefreeloosenrelease

4. Become fixed onC1formal

   To become firmly set or established on a particular point or idea.

   التثبيت على نقطة

   • His gaze fixated on the horizon as the sun set.
   • The child's attention fixated on the colorful toy.
   • Her mind fixated on the memory of that day.

   المرادفاتconcentratefasten onfocusobsess