fixate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Fixate' means to focus so intently on something that you almost forget everything else. Like being so drawn into a book, you miss your subway stop.

Examples in Different Contexts

In storytelling, a character's 'fixation' can drive the plot. A writer might detail, 'His fixate love for the enchanted forest becomes his ultimate downfall.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Seeing the declining market share, it's essential to draw up a multifaceted strategy. We need to look at all aspects of the business.

Response:

Absolutely, we can't fixate on the falling market share but also need to focus on customer satisfaction and process improvements.

Impact

Scenario:

While wind turbines are a great source of renewable energy, should we also consider geothermal or tidal energy for our initiatives?

Response:

You're right, we shouldn't fixate on wind energy alone, diverse energy sources will provide more reliability and resilience.