Fixate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fixate ( verb )

1. To focus one's attention or obsession excessively on something.
2. To direct one's gaze or attention towards something continuously.
3. To cause something to become firmly attached or established in a particular place or position.

Origin:

From latin fixus ("fixed") or from french fixer ("to fix.")

Examples:

1. She fixated on the idea of becoming a doctor, and devoted all her time and energy to achieving that goal.
2. He fixated on the small mistake he made during the presentation, and couldn't move on from it.
3. The pilot fixated on the instrument readings, ignoring the turbulence outside the plane.
4. The photographer fixated on the viewfinder, capturing the perfect shot.
5. The adhesive fixated the label firmly on the bottle.

(As a noun)

Fixate ( noun )

1. To focus one's attention or obsession excessively on something.
2. To direct one's gaze or attention towards something continuously.
3. To cause something to become firmly attached or established in a particular place or position.

Origin:

From latin fixus ("fixed") or from french fixer ("to fix.")

Examples:

1. She fixated on the idea of becoming a doctor, and devoted all her time and energy to achieving that goal.
2. He fixated on the small mistake he made during the presentation, and couldn't move on from it.
3. The pilot fixated on the instrument readings, ignoring the turbulence outside the plane.
4. The photographer fixated on the viewfinder, capturing the perfect shot.
5. The adhesive fixated the label firmly on the bottle.