home in on

phrasal verb

homed in on; homing in on; homes in on

: to find and move directly toward (someone or something)

The missile was homing in on its target.

—often used figuratively

Researchers are homing in on the cause of the disease.

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Authorities almost immediately homed in on the couple as prime suspects in the case, which garnered international interest and spawned sensational news headlines worldwide. —

Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025 The research initially homed in on just under 200 proteins that were associated with social isolation and loneliness. —

Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025 Groupe Rocher will home in on product desirability and commitment to nature, as well. —

Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 Interior linemen Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner and Bobby Brown will have to home in on their techniques, get off low and hold their ground. —

Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for home in on