Zero in on Meaning in English
expression
ˈziɹoʊ/, /ˈzɪɹoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ZEE-roh-in-on
zˈiəɹəʊ/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
ZEE-ruh-oh-in-on
Definition
To direct your attention or efforts very closely on a particular person, thing, or detail.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal; often used in both spoken and written English. Common with 'problem', 'target', or 'detail' ('zero in on the problem'). Implies a narrowing of focus. Similar in meaning to 'focus on,' but often highlights increased precision or intensity.
Spanish: concentrarse en - enfocarse en - fijarse enPortuguese (BR): focar em - concentrar-se emPortuguese (PT): focar em - concentrar-se emChinese (Simplified): 专注于 - 聚焦于Chinese (Traditional): 專注於 - 聚焦於Hindi: ध्यान केंद्रित करनाArabic: يركز على - يحدد بدقةBengali: গভীরভাবে মনোযোগ দেওয়া - লক্ষ্য নির্ধারণ করাRussian: сосредоточиться на - сфокусироваться наJapanese: 集中する - 狙いを定めるVietnamese: tập trung vào - chú ý tớiKorean: 집중하다 - 주목하다Turkish: odaklanmak - dikkatini vermekUrdu: غور مرکوز کرنا - خاص توجہ دیناIndonesian: memusatkan perhatian - fokus pada
Example Sentences
The police zeroed in on the main suspect.
basic
Scientists zero in on the cause of the disease.
basic
I need to zero in on my homework tonight.
basic
Let’s zero in on the key points of this meeting.
natural
After a few tests, the mechanic zeroed in on the problem with my car.
natural
Mark tends to zero in on little mistakes and ignore the bigger picture.
natural