focus

noun
UK: /ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US: /ˈfoʊ.kəs/

  1. The main purpose or central point of attention or activity.

    1. Our focus is on helping children. [ ] [ ]
    2. The main focus of the meeting was to discuss budget cuts and find solutions. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being able to see or be seen clearly.

    1. The picture is out of focus. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked my eyes to make sure they could focus correctly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

center emphasis concentrate highlight
focus verb

  1. To direct attention or effort at something specific.

    1. I need to focus on my work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will focus its resources on developing new technologies. [ ] [ ]

  2. To adjust something so that an image is clear.

    1. Focus the camera on the subject. [ ] [ ]
    2. I tried to focus the binoculars, but the image was still blurry. [ ] [ ]
focus transitive-verb

  1. To adjust a lens of a camera, microscope, etc. to produce a clear picture.

    1. Please focus carefully before you start filming. [ ] [ ]
    2. The photographer had to focus the lens manually to get a sharp image of the bird. [ ] [ ]
focus intransitive-verb

  1. To direct one's attention or concentration on something.

    1. I can't focus when it's noisy. [ ] [ ]
    2. During meditation, try to focus on your breathing and clear your mind. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "focus" in English means: The main purpose or central point of attention or activity., The state of being able to see or be seen clearly..

The phonetic transcription of "focus" is /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ in British English and /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "focus": center, emphasis, concentrate, highlight.

Example usage of "focus": "Our focus is on helping children.". More examples on the page.