Refocus Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈfoʊkəs
ree-FOH-kuhs
ɹɪfˈəʊkəs
ri-FOH-kuhs
Definition
To change your attention or efforts back onto something important, or to adjust something so it is focused correctly again.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with tasks, minds, or efforts ('refocus your attention'). Can be literal (cameras/lenses) or figurative (mental focus). Neutral formality. Frequently used when discussing changes in priorities or correcting distractions.
Spanish: recentrar - volver a enfocarPortuguese (BR): recentrar - reenfocarPortuguese (PT): recentrar - reenfocarChinese (Simplified): 重新聚焦 - 重新集中注意力Chinese (Traditional): 重新聚焦 - 重新集中注意力Hindi: फिर से ध्यान केंद्रित करना - दोबारा फोकस करनाArabic: إعادة التركيزBengali: পুনরায় মনোযোগ কেন্দ্রীভূত করা - পুনরায় ফোকাস করাRussian: перефокусироваться - заново сфокусироватьJapanese: 再び集中する - ピントを合わせ直すVietnamese: tập trung lại - lấy nét lạiKorean: 다시 집중하다 - 초점을 다시 맞추다Turkish: yeniden odaklanmakUrdu: دوبارہ توجہ مرکوز کرناIndonesian: memfokuskan kembali - memusatkan kembali perhatian
Example Sentences
I need to refocus on my studies.
basic
Can you refocus the camera?
basic
After a short break, the team tried to refocus.
basic
Let's refocus our efforts on the most urgent tasks.
natural
He took a deep breath to refocus before the next question.
natural
Sometimes you just need to step back and refocus your priorities.
natural