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- DictionaryFo·cus/ˈfōkəs/
noun
- 1. the center of interest or activity: "this generation has made the environment a focus of attention"
- 2. the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition: "his face is rather out of focus"
verb
- 1. (of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly: "try to focus on a stationary object"
- 2. pay particular attention to: "the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales"
1. a. : a center of activity, attraction, or attention. the focus of the meeting was drug abuse. put immigration into focus as a hot topic for commentators. b. : a point of concentration. 2. : directed attention : emphasis.
Focus definition: a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity. See examples of FOCUS used in a sentence.
FOCUS definition: 1. the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest: 2. careful…. Learn more.
Focus is something that camera lenses and sleepy students are always being asked to do. For cameras, it means finding a point where the subject is clear or "in focus." For students, it means paying attention.
the person or thing that is getting most attention in a situation or activity: the focus of our attention. He is the focus of a police investigation. [ U ] the special attention you give to something: Their main focus must be on reducing crime. in focus. If an image is in focus, you are able to see it clearly. out of focus.
focus. verb. /ˈfoʊkəs/. Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to give attention, effort, etc. to one particular subject, situation, or person rather than another focus (on somebody/something) The discussion focused on three main problems.
Definition of focus verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
