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

Schools also need to publish their attendance data in a much more timely and consistent fashion so that leaders can zero in on problems and develop action plans. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025

Then the defense zeroed in on the lack of DNA evidence at the scene. —Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025

Upgrades in action Thursday’s flight test will put Starship through its paces so mission teams can zero in on weak points. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025

But what stood out most was how the conversation has shifted over the past year, from one focused on novel technological use cases to one zeroed in on achieving real business results. —David Michels, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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