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To stare at one thing so hard the rest of the world dims.
means To focus your attention or thoughts obsessively on a single thing, often to your detriment.
from From Latin 'fixus,' past participle of 'figere,' to fasten or drive in — your mind, nailed in place.
Eye scienceEyes physically 'fixate' to hold a target steady.
Psych rootsFreud used it for stalled developmental stages.
Attention costFixating narrows focus and blinds you to alternatives.