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become fixed

[/bɪˈkʌm ˈfɪkst/]
verb phrase
fixar-se
1. to become stable, permanent, or firmly established in a position or state
The idea became fixed in her mind after years of consideration.
A ideia se fixou em sua mente após anos de consideração.
2. to become attached or secured firmly to something
The nail became fixed in the wall after being hammered.
O prego se fixou na parede depois de ser martelado.
3. to become resolved or determined
His gaze became fixed on the distant horizon.
Seu olhar se fixou no horizonte distante.
Synonyms
become establishedbecome setbecome securedbecome attached
Antonyms
become loosebecome detachedbecome unstablebecome variable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fixar-se
most common usage
São Paulo
fixar-se
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
fixar-se
standard usage
Portugal
fixar-se
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fixed in place
become rooted
become cemented
get stuck on
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