Zone in on Meaning in English
expression
ˈzoʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ZONE-in-awn
zˈəʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
ZONE-in-on
Definition
To direct your full attention or focus onto one specific thing, idea, or detail.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in academic, work, or sports contexts. Common with 'try to', 'really', 'let's'. Do not confuse with 'zone out' (lose focus). Synonyms: 'focus on', 'zero in on' (very similar meaning).
Spanish: centrarse en - enfocarse enPortuguese (BR): concentrar-se em - focar emPortuguese (PT): concentrar-se em - focar emChinese (Simplified): 专注于 - 集中于Chinese (Traditional): 專注於 - 集中於Hindi: पर ध्यान केंद्रित करनाArabic: يركز على - يركز انتباهه علىBengali: গভীরভাবে মনোযোগ দেওয়া - ফোকাস করাRussian: сфокусироваться - сосредоточитьсяJapanese: 集中する - 焦点を合わせるVietnamese: tập trung vào - chú ý vàoKorean: 집중하다 - 초점을 맞추다Turkish: odaklanmak - dikkatini vermekUrdu: توجہ مرکوز کرنا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: tập trung vào - chú ý vào
Example Sentences
Try to zone in on the main idea when you read.
basic
The scientist zoned in on one possible explanation.
basic
She needed to zone in on her homework to finish it.
basic
Let’s zone in on the most urgent problem first and deal with the details later.
natural
When I really zone in on my work, I can finish it twice as fast.
natural
It took me a while to zone in on what was wrong with the car.
natural