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stay fixed
[/steɪ fɪkst/]
verb phrase
permanecer fixo
1.
to remain in a stable or stationary position without moving or changing
The nail must stay fixed in the wall.
O prego deve permanecer fixo na parede.
2.
to maintain a constant state or condition
His gaze stayed fixed on the horizon.
Seu olhar permaneceu fixo no horizonte.
3.
to remain concentrated or focused on something
She stayed fixed on her goal despite distractions.
Ela permaneceu concentrada em seu objetivo apesar das distrações.
Synonyms
remain fixed
stay put
remain stationary
hold steady
stay focused
Antonyms
move
shift
waver
change
become unfixed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
permanecer fixo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ficar fixo
colloquial alternative
Portugal
permanecer fixo
formal, standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's eyes fixed on
stay fixed in place
remain fixed in time
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