Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zero-in-on
phrasal verb
/ˈzɪəroʊ ɪn ɑn/
Definition
To focus all of one’s attention on something or to identify a specific target or goal.
Examples
- After careful consideration, we need to zero in on the main problem before discussing solutions.
- The marketing team decided to zero in on the younger demographic to improve their campaign.
- In her research, she zeroed in on the impact of climate change on coastal cities.
Meaning
The phrase ‘zero-in-on’ is commonly used to express the act of concentrating or narrowing down to a particular subject or issue.
Synonyms
- Focus on
- Concentrate on
- Home in on
- Narrow down
