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fixated on

UK
/ˈfɪk.seɪ.tɪd ɒn/
US
/ˈfɪk.seɪ.tɪd ɑn/
fixate onverb

fixated on

Past Simple

fixated on
Past Simple
fixated on
Past Participle
fixating on
ing-form
UK
/ˈfɪk.seɪt ɒn/
US
/ˈfɪk.seɪt ɑn/
Translations
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 ».
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
focus on
preoccupy with
dwell on
obsess over
concentrate on
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