Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
home-in
verb
/hoʊm ɪn/
Definition
To move towards or focus on a target or goal.
Examples
- The missile was designed to home in on its target with pinpoint accuracy.
- As I wrote my essay, I tried to home in on the main argument I wanted to make.
- The dog began to home in on the scent of the missing person.
Meaning
The phrase ‘home-in’ typically refers to the process of narrowing down one’s attention or direction to a specific target, often used in contexts such as navigation or achieving objectives.
Synonyms
- focus
- zero in
- converge
- target
