focus on

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To direct attention, effort, or activity towards a particular subject, task, or point: To concentrate on something specific, making it the central point of interest or priority.
    • To have something as a main subject or theme: To be primarily concerned with or about a particular topic.
Usage
  • The verb "focus on" is transitive and requires a direct object (the thing being concentrated upon).
  • It is commonly used in both active and passive voice.
  • It describes the act of giving something your primary attention or making it the central element of discussion, study, or effort.
Examples
  • Active Voice:
    • The manager asked the team to focus on the most urgent tasks first.
    • This chapter will focus on the economic causes of the conflict.
  • Passive Voice:
    • The discussion was focused on finding a practical solution.
    • Her research is focused on marine biology.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be focused on": Describes a state of having one's attention concentrated on something.
    • He seems very focused on his career goals right now.
  • "to keep one's focus on": To maintain concentration on something despite distractions.
    • It's important to keep your focus on the long-term objective.
Variants and Related Words
  • Focus (n): The central point of attention or activity.
    • The focus of the meeting was the new budget.
  • Focused (adj): Paying a lot of attention to a particular thing.
    • She is a very focused student.
  • Refocus (v): To focus again or to change the focus to something else.
    • We need to refocus our efforts on customer satisfaction.
Synonyms
  • Concentrate on: To direct all your effort and attention towards one thing.
  • Center on: To have something as the main subject or concern.
  • Zero in on: To direct all your attention towards a particular thing.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Focus in on: To examine or discuss something in even greater detail (a more emphatic form of "focus on").
    • The report then focuses in on the key demographic trends.
Related Idioms
  • "To have a narrow focus": To concentrate on a very limited range of things, sometimes missing the bigger picture.
    • The project failed because the team had too narrow a focus.
  • "To come into focus": To become clear or understood.
    • The reasons for his decision suddenly came into focus.
Verb
  1. center upon
    • Her entire attention centered on her children
    • Our day revolved around our work

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