fossilise

• Verbo que se refiere al proceso de convertirse en fósil o de petrificarse, y también, en sentido figurado, a quedar fijo, obsoleto o sin evolucionar.

A verb used to indicate the process of turning into a fossil or becoming fixed and outdated.

1. Convert to a fossilB2formalscientific

   To turn organic material into a fossil through natural processes over a long period.

   Fosilizar (convertir en fósil)

   • The remains of the dinosaur fossilised over millions of years.
   • Wood can fossilise under the right conditions.
   • Scientists study how bones fossilise in different environments.

   Sinónimosmineralizepetrify

2. Become mentally inflexibleC1informal

   To become fixed in one's ideas or habits, unable to adapt or change.

   Fosilizarse mentalmente

   • He fossilised in his old-fashioned views and refused to learn new things.
   • Some managers fossilise and resist any changes in the workplace.
   • She worried that she would fossilise if she stayed in the same job for too long.

   Sinónimoshardenossifypetrifyrigidifysetstagnate

   Antónimosadaptchangeevolvegrow