fixating

[ˈfɪksəteɪtɪŋ]

fixating Definition

• 1. to become or remain obsessively preoccupied with something
• 2. to cause someone to become obsessively preoccupied with something

Using fixating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fixating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was fixating on his ex-girlfriend and couldn't move on.

• Example

  She couldn't stop fixating on the mistake she made at work.

• Example

  The media is fixating on the celebrity scandal instead of focusing on more important news.

• Example

  The child was fixating on the toy in the store and wouldn't leave without it.

fixating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fixating

• obsessing
• preoccupying
• engrossing
• absorbing
• captivating

Phrases with fixating

• fixate on

  to focus one's attention or thoughts on something to an excessive degree

  Example

  She tends to fixate on small details and misses the big picture.

• fixated idea

  an idea or thought that dominates one's thinking and is difficult to get rid of

  Example

  He had a fixated idea that everyone was out to get him.

• fixated behavior

  behavior that is repetitive and difficult to stop, often due to an obsessive preoccupation with something

  Example

  His fixated behavior with cleaning was starting to interfere with his daily life.

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Summary: fixating in Brief

To 'fixate' [ˈfɪksəteɪtɪŋ] means to become or remain obsessively preoccupied with something, or to cause someone to become obsessively preoccupied with something. It can refer to thoughts, behaviors, or attention, as in 'He was fixating on his ex-girlfriend and couldn't move on.' 'Fixate' extends into phrases like 'fixate on,' denoting excessive focus, and 'fixated idea,' referring to a thought that dominates one's thinking.