zero in on

phrasal verb

zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on

1

: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.

2

: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)

The gunner zeroed in on the target.

Examples of zero in on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Trump administration has zeroed in on transgender rights as a galvanizing culture war issue, to some success, and often cite it as a reason for withholding federal funds to states that refuse to amend their policies to ban trans athletes. —Lia Russell updated July 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025

And among many options for desserts, zero in on the medovic, or honey cake. —Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025

Rather than being swayed by generic AI applications, savvy investors should zero in on startups with clear differentiators, such as proprietary datasets, specialized models or domain-specific insights that are difficult to replicate. —Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

While millions followed her Venetian strolls with Karlie Kloss, and Orlando Bloom, the more fashion-minded were zeroed in on Sweeney’s fashion choices. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2025

Rhymes for zero in on

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