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 appears to be zeroing in on foreign students who express pro-Palestinian views, contending their arrests are meant to combat antisemitism on college campuses. —Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025

Sargeant zeroes in on the uniquely engaged, upbeat workers at Trader Joe’s, people who seem to genuinely enjoy putting corn chips on shelves or packing box after box of frozen dumplings into paper bags. —Aliza Knox, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

In particular, the president seems to have zeroed in on the idea of limiting federal district judges’ ability to issue injunctions that have national implications. —Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025

This approach allows organizations to zero in on high-priority regions, tailoring launch efforts to address patient needs and provider dynamics. —Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for zero in on

• agamemnon
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• phenomenon
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