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fixate on

UK
/ˈfɪk.seɪt ɒn/
US
/ˈfɪk.seɪt ɑn/

Translations

fixate onverb
fixated on
Past Simple
fixated on
Past Participle
fixating on
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪk.seɪt ɒn/
US
/ˈfɪk.seɪt ɑn/
se focaliser sur
She tends to fixate on minor details, often missing the bigger picture.
Elle a tendance à se focaliser sur des détails insignifiants, en perdant souvent de vue l'ensemble.
être obsédé parSens d’obsession ou de préoccupation excessive.
He fixated on the idea of becoming a famous musician, dedicating all his time to practice.
Il était obsédé par l'idée de devenir un musicien célèbre et consacrait tout son temps à s'entraîner.
Additional translations
se concentrer surVariante courante, un peu moins soutenue que « se focaliser sur ».
Synonyms
focus on
concentrate on
obsess over
dwell on
preoccupy with

Definitions

fixate onverb
To focus one's attention or thoughts exclusively on something or someone.
She tends to fixate on minor details, often missing the bigger picture.
To develop an obsessive attachment or preoccupation with something or someone.
He fixated on the idea of becoming a famous musician, dedicating all his time to practice.
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