zoom in

The phrase "zoom in" is widely used in technology and photography to describe actions that bring a subject or detail into closer view.

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Definition

B2Photography

(technical)To adjust a camera lens to make a subject appear larger or closer.

Example

  • The photographer zoomed in to capture the intricate details of the butterfly's wings.

B1Technology

(technical)To enlarge an image or object on a screen or display.

Example

  • You can zoom in on the map to see the street names more clearly.

B2General

(figurative)To focus closely on a specific detail or aspect.

Example

  • The report zoomed in on the main issues affecting the project.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "zoom in":

zoom outclose upin focusclose in onclose in