verb🔗Share(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention."I have to focus on my work."mindactionabilityattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point."The magnifying glass was focussing the sun's rays onto the dry leaves, creating a small wisp of smoke. "physicstechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane."The photographer spent several minutes focussing the camera lens to get a sharp picture of the bird in the tree. "technologyphysicstechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo concentrate one’s attention."She was focussing on her textbook, trying to ignore the noise in the library. "mindactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input."The programmer is focussing the text input field so the user can start typing their message right away. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe action of the verb to focus."The student improved her grades by focussing on her weakest subject. "actionprocessabilitymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUsed for or pertaining to focusing."The camera lens has a focussing ring to adjust the image sharpness. "mindtechnologycomputingphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
