zoom in
phrasal verb
zoomed in; zooming in; zooms in
: (of a person) to adjust the lens of a camera or (of a camera) to adjust its lens so that the image seems to be bigger and closer
—often + on
I zoomed in on her face to show her reaction.
The TV cameras zoomed in on the winner's face.
—often used figurativelyWe're trying to zoom in on the cause of these problems before they get worse.
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Penzance Helicopters zoom in and out of its airport, transporting tourists and residents to and from the mainland, while boats steer their way around the busy harbour, ferrying people back and forth to the other islands.
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Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024
This photo is zoomed in on several times over the course of the film.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2024
As the trailer winds down, zooming in on a portrait of Kristoff slowly dissolving, the actor himself offers a haunting sign-off.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Livingston said the visitor was away from the water and zoomed in on the bear with their camera instead of getting closer to it.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
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Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024
This photo is zoomed in on several times over the course of the film.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2024
As the trailer winds down, zooming in on a portrait of Kristoff slowly dissolving, the actor himself offers a haunting sign-off.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Livingston said the visitor was away from the water and zoomed in on the bear with their camera instead of getting closer to it.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
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“Zoom in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoom%20in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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