zoom in
phrasal verb
zoomed in; zooming in; zooms in
: (of a person) to adjust the lens of a camera or (of a camera) to adjust its lens so that the image seems to be bigger and closer
—often + on
I zoomed in on her face to show her reaction.
The TV cameras zoomed in on the winner's face.
—often used figurativelyWe're trying to zoom in on the cause of these problems before they get worse.
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Coogler builds musical mythology into a tensely realistic drama, zooming in on backstories—personal and political—that emerge in action.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
The camera then zooms in on Alex’s golden retriever George, who doesn’t appear impressed.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Chan zooms in on Theegala pacing outside in the backyard.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Pinch to zoom during video calls: iPhone users can now zoom in during video calls to get a closer look.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
The camera then zooms in on Alex’s golden retriever George, who doesn’t appear impressed.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Chan zooms in on Theegala pacing outside in the backyard.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Pinch to zoom during video calls: iPhone users can now zoom in during video calls to get a closer look.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zoom in
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“Zoom in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoom%20in. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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