focus
Translation
to focus, to concentrate
Examples
Please focus on your work.
Please focus on your work.
The camera focused on her face.
The camera focused on her face.
Grammar Patterns
to ((focus)) on (sth./sb.) to give a lot of attention to one particular person or thing I need to focus on my studies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: concentrate, centre, pinpoint; Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Etymology
From Latin 'focus' (hearth, fireplace), a central point in a home.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a camera and turning the lens to make the subject clear and 'in focus'.