To Zero in.
English
idiom
To focus or direct attention on something or someone specific.
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To focus or direct attention on something or someone specific.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To aim all your attention or effort at one target.
When you zero in on something, you focus on it sharply and shut out the rest.
It is often used when a person spots the key issue and puts their energy exactly where it counts.
"Hone in On"
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Gradually refining your focus toward a target through a process of adjustment
"Zero Out"
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To reduce something to zero, or to cancel or nullify it
"To Zero in"
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Directing sharp focus toward a specific target or issue
We've been talking about too many problems at once — what's the real issue?
Let me zero in on the data and I'll tell you exactly where the breakdown is.
I want to change careers but I have no idea where to start.
Zero in on what skills you already have — that'll narrow things down fast.
Your presentation covered so many topics it was hard to follow.
You're right — next time I'll zero in on one core message.
