home in
The phrase "home in" is commonly used to describe focusing on or moving towards a specific target or goal.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative)To focus attention or effort on a specific issue or task.
Example
- The team needs to home in on the main problem before proposing solutions.
- Critics quickly homed in on the flaws in the argument.
C1Military
(technical)To move or be guided toward a target or goal with precision, often using guidance systems.
Example
- The missile homed in on its target with pinpoint accuracy.
- The drone is designed to home in on enemy positions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "home in":
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