focus
word
/ˈfoʊkəs/
FOH-kuhs
/fˈəʊkəs/
FOH-kuhs
Definition
To give your attention fully to something, or the main point or center of attention in a situation. It can be used as both a verb and a noun.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, common patterns are 'focus on' something and 'focus your attention/efforts on' something. As a noun, 'the focus is on...' is very common. In camera or vision contexts, 'in focus' means clear and 'out of focus' means blurry.
Spanish: enfocarse - concentrarse - enfoque - foco (centro de atención)Portuguese (BR): focar - concentrar-se - focoPortuguese (PT): focar - concentrar-se - focoChinese (Simplified): 专注 - 集中注意力 - 焦点Chinese (Traditional): 專注 - 集中注意力 - 焦點Hindi: ध्यान केंद्रित करना - फोकस - केंद्रबिंदुArabic: يركّز - تركيز - محور الاهتمامBengali: কেন্দ্র - মনোযোগ দেওয়াRussian: фокус - сосредоточитьсяJapanese: フォーカス - 集中するVietnamese: tập trung - tiêu điểmKorean: 초점 - 집중하다Turkish: odak - odaklanmakUrdu: توجہ مرکوز کرنا - مرکزIndonesian: fokus - memusatkan
Example Sentences
Please focus on your homework.
basic
The main focus of the class is speaking.
basic
My glasses help me focus better.
basic
I can't focus with all this noise around me.
natural
Let's focus on what we can do right now.
natural
The photo is a little out of focus, but I still like it.
natural