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Home in on Meaning in English

expression

ˈhoʊm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HOHM-in-awn
hˈəʊm/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
HOHM-in-on

التعريف

To give all your attention to one particular thing, or to move towards something as a target.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used in both literal (e.g., a missile homing in on a target) and figurative (focusing attention) senses. Not interchangeable with 'focus on' in every context—'home in on' often implies zeroing in specifically or with increased intensity. Common in informal and business English.

جمل نموذجية

The teacher homed in on the main problem in the essay.

basic

Let’s home in on ways to improve our results.

basic

The cat homed in on the sound coming from the kitchen.

basic

During the meeting, everyone homed in on costs as the biggest issue.

natural

She quickly homed in on his nervousness during the interview.

natural

As the missile approached, it homed in on its target with precision.

natural