fijar

Definitions of fijar
  1. verb
    direct one's attention on something
    synonyms: clavar, concentrar, concentrarse en, enfocar, estar concentrado en
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    discurrir, pensar
    use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
  2. verb
    decide upon or fix definitely
    synonyms: determinar, especificar
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    definirse
    give a definition for the meaning of a word
    type of:
    coger, escoger, seleccionar
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  3. verb
    cause to be firmly attached
    synonyms: asegurar
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    antonyms:
    abrir, aflojar, desabrochar, desprender
    cause to become undone
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    asegurar, atar con correa
    secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
    amarrar, atar, ligar
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    asegurar, atar con correas
    fasten with a latch
    encadenar
    fasten or secure with chains
    envolver
    wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
    anclar
    fix firmly and stably
    bordar, coser, gandujar
    fasten by sewing; do needlework
    enfilar, enhebrar, ensartar
    string together; tie or fasten with a string
    enganchar
    fasten with a hook
    ceñir
    fasten with a belt
    cementar, pegar
    bind or join with or as if with cement
    grapar
    secure or fasten with a staple or staples
    remachar
    fasten with a rivet or rivets
    abrochar
    fasten with buttons
    clavar, pegar
    attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins
    colgar, pender
    cause to be hanging or suspended
    colgar, pender
    place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
    adherir, adherirse, calzar, encajar, pegar
    put, fix, force, or implant
    abrochar, enhebillar
    fasten with a buckle or buckles
    alambrar, atar con alambre, conectar
    fasten with wire
    encordar
    fasten or join with a loop
    amarrar, atar con traílla, atraillar, encordar, lazar
    fasten with a rope
    asegurar, atar con correa
    tie with a strap
    anudar, atar
    tie or fasten into a knot
    fajar, precintar, vendar
    bind or tie together, as with a band
    hilvanar
    sew together loosely, with large stitches
    echar el cerrojo
    secure or lock with a bolt
    colgar, suspender
    hang freely
    type of:
    sujetar
    cause to be attached
  4. verb
    become fixed or fastened
    synonyms: amarrar, atar
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    antonyms:
    abrir, aflojar, desabrochar, desatar, desprender
    become undone or untied
    type of:
    adherirse, enganchar, pegar, sujetarse
    become attached
  5. verb
    set or place definitely
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    designar, llamar, nominar, poner, proponer
    set up or lay the groundwork for
  6. verb
    succeed in obtaining a position
    synonyms: estabilizar
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