zero in on

phrasal verb

zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on

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

Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.

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

The gunner zeroed in on the target.

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Unlike other Republican presidential nominees, Trump is zeroing in on young men. —

Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 The sketch zeroed in on a person asking to buy milk from the cashier at the Port Authority Duane Reade, which locals would consider something to avoid. —

William Earl, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024 Once inside Iran, the air force moved to dismantle additional radar and SAM sites, paving the way for the final strike, which zeroed in on Iran's ballistic missile production facilities. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The shaky camera zeroes in on Joan in emotional pain, clearly from Pascal. —

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for zero in on