Center on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛnɝ/, /ˈsɛntɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SEN-ter ON
sˈɛntɐ/ /ˈɒn
SEN-tuh ON
Definition
To focus on or give the most attention to a particular subject, person, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
More common in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts. Often used with topics or issues ('The talk centers on climate change'). In British English, 'centre on/upon' is used. Do not confuse with 'center in', which is incorrect in this context.
Spanish: centrarse en - enfocarse enPortuguese (BR): centrar-se em - focar emPortuguese (PT): centrar-se em - focar emChinese (Simplified): 以...为中心 - 关注于Chinese (Traditional): 以...為中心 - 關注於Hindi: पर केंद्रित होनाArabic: يرتكز على - يتركز حولBengali: কেন্দ্রিত হওয়া - কেন্দ্রীভূত হওয়াRussian: сосредотачиваться на - фокусироваться наJapanese: 中心を置く - 焦点を当てるVietnamese: tập trung vàoKorean: 집중하다 - 초점을 맞추다Turkish: odaklanmak - merkez almakUrdu: مرکوز ہونا - توجہ مرکوز کرناIndonesian: berfokus pada - menitikberatkan pada
Example Sentences
The movie centers on a young girl's journey.
basic
His research centers on climate change.
basic
The lesson centers on grammar.
basic
The conversation quickly centered on money problems.
natural
Many arguments center on misunderstandings.
natural
Their marketing campaign centers on social media.
natural