Focus on Meaning in English
expression
ˈfoʊkəs/, /ˈfoʊkɪs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FOH-kuhs on
fˈəʊkəs/ /ˈɒn
FOH-kuhs on
Definition
To direct your attention or effort to a particular subject, task, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often followed by a noun or 'doing'-form (gerund), e.g., 'focus on studying.' 'Focus' without 'on' is incorrect in this sense. Can be used figuratively (e.g. 'focus on the positives').
Spanish: centrarse en - enfocarse enPortuguese (BR): focar em - concentrar-se emPortuguese (PT): focar em - concentrar-se emChinese (Simplified): 专注于 - 集中于Chinese (Traditional): 專注於 - 集中於Hindi: पर ध्यान केंद्रित करनाArabic: يركز علىBengali: মনোযোগ দিন - মনোযোগ কেন্দ্রীভূত করুনRussian: сосредоточиться на - сфокусироваться наJapanese: ～に集中するVietnamese: tập trung vàoKorean: ~에 집중하다Turkish: odaklanmakUrdu: توجہ مرکوز کرناIndonesian: fokus pada - memusatkan perhatian pada
Example Sentences
Please focus on your homework.
basic
It's important to focus on healthy eating.
basic
We need to focus on finishing this project.
basic
Let’s focus on what we can control, not what we can’t.
natural
Could you focus on the main point, please?
natural
I’m trying to focus on the positives these days.
natural