focus

//ˈfoʊkəs//
B2Frequency Level 4Neutral
Visual representation of focus

Noun

focuses, fociPlural
1

the center of interest or activity; the main point of attention

The focus of the meeting was on improving customer service.

2

the state or quality of having clear visual or mental definition

The camera brings the image into sharp focus.

3

the point at which rays of light or other radiation meet after being refracted or reflected

The lens brings the rays of light to a focus.

Verb

focused, focussedPast tense
focused, focussedPast participle
focusing, focussingPresent participle
focuses, focussesThird-person singular
1

to concentrate attention or effort on something

We need to focus on solving the most important problems first.

2

to adjust the focus of a lens, camera, or other optical instrument to produce a clear image

She focused the camera on the distant mountains.

3

to cause light rays or other radiation to meet at a single point

The lens focuses sunlight onto a single point.

Antonym