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

However, more than a decade later, police zeroed in on Brueckner and named him a primary suspect in the case. —Sean Neumann, People.com, 9 May 2025

McClain zeroed in on DePaul, questioning the university’s response to campus protests since Oct. 2023. —Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025

As employers hunt for cost cuts and stability, many tend to zero in on expenses that fluctuate over time, including payrolls. —Maya Huter, NBC news, 5 May 2025

The 360 global marketing campaign from Disney, which cost $170M, zeroed in on introducing the new emotions of Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment and Ennui. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2025

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