Meaning of the word fixate in English
What does fixate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fixate
US /ˈfɪk.seɪt/
UK /fɪkˈseɪt/
Verb
1.
to focus one's attention on something to an excessive or obsessive degree
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He tends to fixate on small details and miss the bigger picture.
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Don't fixate on your mistakes; learn from them and move on.
2.
to make something firm or stable; to secure in place
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The artist used a special adhesive to fixate the delicate pieces onto the sculpture.
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The photographer needed to fixate the camera on the tripod to get a steady shot.