in focus
The phrase "in focus" can describe both visual clarity and mental concentration.
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Definition
B2Photography
(technical)Describing an image that is sharp and clearly defined, with no blurriness.
Example
- The photographer adjusted the lens to ensure the subject was in focus.
C1Optics
(technical)Describing an object that is at the correct distance from a lens, resulting in a sharp image.
Example
- The telescope brought the distant star in focus.
B2Mental Clarity
(idiomatic)Referring to thoughts or ideas that are clearly perceived or understood.
Example
- After a good night's sleep, her plans for the project were in focus.
B2Attention
(idiomatic)Describing a state where one's attention is concentrated on a specific task or goal.
Example
- He stayed in focus throughout the entire meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in focus":
focal pointfront and centerzoom inin sightin the crosshairscenter fieldcenter stageclose upon targetin one's sightson pointin itin tune