Technology
353 phrasal verbs in this topic
To mentally ignore specific details in order to focus on the general or essential aspects of something.
To behave badly or in a difficult way, or (of a machine or body part) to stop working properly.
To include an extra feature, charge, or element to something that already exists.
To invest in a cryptocurrency, stock, or financial asset impulsively and without proper research, often following hype.
To reverse a vehicle; to support or confirm someone's statement; to create a copy of data; or to form a blockage.
To gain entry to a building or secure area by scanning or presenting an electronic access badge.
To exit a building or secure area by scanning or presenting an electronic access badge, or to record departure in an access control system.
To provide someone with or put on an identification badge, typically before an event or on starting a new role.
To incorporate something so deeply into a process, system, or plan that it becomes a permanent and inseparable part of it.
To continue doing something persistently, noisily, or energetically, especially shooting, typing, or working.
To collect or organize items into groups or batches for processing or handling together.
To be happening, functioning, available, scheduled, or (of a person) behaving unusually.
To transport someone or something instantaneously using a fictional energy beam; also used humorously to mean to remove someone from an unpl
To go through an adjustment period to allow something new — a system, mechanism, or person — to settle and function properly.
To make something stronger, larger, or more substantial.
To replace an offensive or inappropriate word in a broadcast with a beeping sound.
British informal: to telephone someone.
To lose consciousness or memory; to extinguish all lights; to censor by covering with black; or to suffer a total power failure.
To make a loud, harsh, or strident noise, especially from speakers, horns, or radios.
Of a rocket or spacecraft: to leave the ground with explosive propulsion; figuratively, to start something with great energy.
To send out sound, music, or an announcement at very high volume; or to expel or remove something with explosive force.
To increase volume dramatically; or to rise or move rapidly upward with great force.
To replace offensive or inappropriate words in a broadcast with a bleep sound so that the audience cannot hear them.
To disappear or stop briefly, like a signal blipping off a screen.
To explode or cause to explode; to inflate with air; to become very angry; or for something to suddenly become a major issue.
To start up a computer or electronic device so that it is ready to use.
to stop working, collapse, separate into parts, or explain something step by step
to force your way through a barrier or make a major advance
to form or create a bridge-like connection or blockage across a space
A partial reduction in electrical power causing lights to dim and appliances to work poorly, or (military) a partial blackout of lights for
To add a protective layer, margin, or cushion around something to protect it from impact or fluctuation.
To introduce bugs or errors into a software program or system.
To include something as a permanent or integral part of a design, structure, or plan.
To incorporate something permanently into a larger structure, system, or plan.
To expand or develop an existing structure, network, or product further.
To permanently mark a surface by burning, or (of a screen image) to become permanently fixed after prolonged display.
To stop working due to exhaustion or overuse; to become mentally or physically exhausted; or to stop burning due to lack of fuel.
To allow someone to enter a building by pressing an electronic button that releases a door lock.
To contact someone on an upper floor via intercom, or to make someone feel energetic and excited.
To connect equipment, a building, or a system using cables.
To telephone someone, to conscript someone for military service, or to retrieve stored data or memories.
To pull the camera view outward or away from a subject, typically in video games, film, or virtual environments.
To put a cap or cover on something, or (in typography) to convert text to capital letters.
To enclose or cover something in a case or protective casing.
To move from one system, activity, or position to another; to switch.
To fill a battery with electrical power; or to make someone feel excited and full of energy.
To click on a link, button, or icon in order to access or obtain something online.
To turn something off by pressing or clicking a switch or button; also to deselect a checkbox or option online.
To navigate through web pages, slides, or digital content by clicking; especially to reach a destination by clicking a link.
To record the time you arrive at work, usually using a machine or app.
To record the time you finish work and leave, typically using a machine or app.
To record the start of your working shift; a British variant of 'clock in.'
To record the time you finish your work shift, typically using a machine or digital system.
To block something gradually with an accumulation of material, making it unable to flow or function properly.
To permanently or indefinitely stop operating, especially of a business, shop, or broadcasting service.
To publicly mock, ridicule, or humiliate a specific person, especially on social media (internet slang).
To write the computer code for a program, feature, or algorithm.
To search through a large amount of material, information, or an area very carefully and thoroughly.
In programming, to temporarily disable lines of code by turning them into comments so they are not executed.
To measure, draw, or delineate the boundary or extent of something, especially using a compass or similar instrument.
To suddenly stop working, or to fall asleep from exhaustion.
To join or link things together, especially electrically or mechanically, to form a complete system.
To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often suggesting a mechanical or routine process.
To increase the volume, speed, or intensity of something dramatically, or to start up a machine or process.
To fail or stop working suddenly; to withdraw from a commitment at the last moment; to lose in a dice game (gambling origin).
To appear at the surface of the ground, or to remove an unwanted part from the edge of a photograph or image.
To prepare audio, video, or other media so it is ready to play from a specific point.
A regional American expression meaning to turn on or activate a device or light.
To remove something by cutting; to stop doing something; for an engine or machine to stop working suddenly; or to be naturally suited for so
To (cause a device or system to) automatically turn off as part of a repeated operational cycle.
To become outdated, obsolete, or expired due to the passage of time.
To update something — especially a record, document, or system — to make it current or reflect the latest information.
To reduce the intensity, extent, or level of something; to moderate.
To reduce the intensity, volume, or strength of something.
To connect to a meeting or service by telephone, or to fine-tune something to the correct setting.
To connect to a specific meeting, network, or service by dialling a telephone number.
To make a phone call from a telephone system to an external number, or to remove noise/interference from a signal.
To increase the intensity, level, or degree of something, or (historically) to call someone by telephone.
To stop working or functioning, leaving someone in a difficult situation; or to die while in the company of someone.
To reduce the brightness of lights, especially as a wartime or safety measure; or to become gradually darker.
To examine data or information in greater and greater detail by moving through layers, or to focus deeply on a specific issue.
To move from detailed, granular data to a higher-level summary or aggregated view in data analysis.
To remove or erase a section of audio from a recording, or to transfer audio from one format to another.
In British prison slang, to lock a cell door; also used in audio contexts to mean mixing or dubbing a recording.
In computing or programming, to replace a real function or component with a dummy (placeholder) version; rarely, to back out of something.
To add something into a piece of writing, film, audio, or other content during the editing process.
To remove something from a piece of writing, film, broadcast, or other content during editing.
A non-standard or redundant phrase sometimes used to mean making something bigger, particularly an image.
When a computer program or system stops running and displays an error message because it has encountered a problem it cannot handle.
To gradually increase in visibility, brightness, or volume from nothing, used especially in film, television, and audio production.
To gradually decrease in strength, visibility, or volume until disappearing, or to bring something to an end gradually.
In computing and networking, to automatically switch to a backup system, server, or process when the primary one fails.
To fail, end, or stop functioning in a feeble or undignified way. (Vulgar informal)
To return information, results, or reactions to the original source, or to cause a signal to loop back into a system.
To provide input or material to a larger system, process, or organisation, or to influence and contribute to something.
For something to pass through a system and produce a noticeable effect at the other end, or to physically thread something through a device.
To waste time or handle something repeatedly in a small, purposeless way; to tinker without achieving much.
To touch, move, or adjust something repeatedly in a small, often nervous or purposeless way.
To understand or solve something through thinking and reasoning.
To remove unwanted elements, noise, or impurities from a set or stream, or to exclude certain people or things from consideration.
To send something quickly and often forcefully, such as a letter or email, or to shoot a weapon or launch something rapidly.
To start an engine, device, or fire with energy; or to fill someone with enthusiasm, anger, or excitement.
To guide or push something downward through a narrow or concealed space.
To appear suddenly and briefly, usually on a screen or in the mind.
To turn off a switch, light, or device with a quick, light movement; also to remove something with a flicking motion.
To quickly change to another television channel or to turn something over with a light motion.
To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly without reading carefully, or to change through TV channels rapidly.
To turn off a switch with a flipping motion; or (informal, rude) to make an obscene hand gesture at someone.
To look through a book, magazine, or set of images quickly by turning pages or scrolling rapidly.
To suddenly become unable to move, speak, or function — either from cold, fear, or a technical malfunction.
For a machine or device to malfunction, behave erratically, or stop working.
An informal, less common variant of 'fritz out': for something to malfunction or go wrong.
American informal expression meaning to waste time, tinker aimlessly, or engage in unproductive activity.
American informal expression meaning to tinker with, adjust, or play around with something, usually without achieving much.
To become blurry, indistinct, or unclear, especially in terms of an image, sound, or mental state.
To enthusiastically and unashamedly indulge in a deep interest in a technical or niche topic.
To climb or move onto a surface or vehicle, to access a system or list, or to begin addressing a topic or person.
To distribute something to a group of people, to stop working or functioning, or to come to an end.
For a device, program, or system to malfunction erratically or behave in an unexpected, unpredictable way.
A dialectal or very informal British variant of 'conk out', meaning to fall asleep suddenly or (of a machine) to stop working.
To search for and retrieve information using Google or another internet search engine.
To add a grainy texture to a photograph or digital image; or for grain crops to develop mature seeds.
To experience a partial loss of vision or consciousness; or in digital design, to make an interface element appear dim and inactive.
To become dim, dull, or semi-transparent — used of UI elements being disabled, vision becoming impaired, or something losing vibrancy.
To remove something by gripping it firmly and pulling it away; used in niche technical or regional contexts.
To cause a mechanism, plan, or process to stop working properly by clogging it or making it inefficient.
To make something sticky, clogged, or inefficient with a gummy substance — a variant of 'gum up'.
To make something dirty, sticky, or blocked with a messy substance.
To cut or alter something in a rough, careless, or clumsy way; also to interfere with something carelessly.
To spend time tinkering or experimenting, especially with computers or technology; also to pass time aimlessly.
To attract and engage someone's interest or involvement, or to connect something using a hook
To connect a device or system, or informally to provide someone with something they need or want
To remove or detach something from a hook or similar fastening
To connect devices or systems; to meet and begin a relationship or casual encounter; or to provide someone with what they need
To climb quickly onto a surface; or to stimulate or modify something for greater performance.
For a surface, machine, or mechanism to become blocked or coated with ice, often causing problems.
To apply or load ink onto a surface, printing press, stamp, or similar device in preparation for use.
To communicate with, act upon, or have an effect on someone or something else.
To close a circular camera or film aperture inward, or to create that visual effect.
To end a shot by closing the visible image into a shrinking circle.
To connect something to a system, or in British slang, to stop doing something.
To connect to a device, system, or network, often by cable or direct access.
To cover or fit something with an outer jacket or protective layer.
To block, crowd, or cause something to get stuck and stop moving smoothly.
To add power, energy, or excitement to something; to charge a device.
To leap and land on top of something, or to suddenly start engaging with an idea or trend.
To press and hold a key, or to lower the pitch/intensity of something.
To type data or information into a computer, phone, or other device.
To connect with, tap into, or align oneself with something such as a trend, feeling, or system.
To take a cue or signal from something in order to time or coordinate an action; also, to turn off by key.
To identify or classify something using a key or system; in video/photo editing, to remove a specific colour or background.
To start having an effect; to contribute money or effort; or to break something in by kicking.
To continue progressing or to advance to a higher level after an initial success; also, for a machine or system to switch on automatically.
To solve a technical problem with a clumsy, inelegant workaround rather than a proper fix.
To stop working suddenly, typically said of a machine or engine.
To fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion, or (of a machine or engine) to stop working unexpectedly.
For a liquid to escape through a hole or crack, or for secret information to become known without authorisation.
To allow a device, light, or appliance to remain in its active or switched-on state.
This entry appears to be a misspelling or typographical error for 'lift off'. 'Life off' is not a recognized English phrasal verb.
For a rocket, spacecraft, or helicopter to leave the ground and rise into the air; also for something to be removed from a surface.
A technical audio/electronics term referring to the input socket used to receive an external audio signal directly into a device.
To arrange in a line; a specific restart method in rugby; or an audio output signal connection.
To connect or integrate something into a larger system, network, or plan.
To provide a hyperlink that directs users to an external website or resource outside the current page.
To connect or join together, whether physically, technologically, or in partnership.
To listen to a broadcast, conversation, or communication, either with permission or secretly.
To secure a rate, agreement, or person in a fixed position, removing the possibility of change, or to confine someone inside a locked space.
To fix a tracking system, gaze, or attention precisely and firmly on a target.
To prevent someone from entering a building or system by locking the door or access point, or (in labour relations) to prevent workers from
To enter your username and password to access a computer system, website, or app.
To access a specific computer system, account, or website by entering your credentials.
To end a session on a computer system or website by officially signing out.
To connect to and start using a computer system, network, or website.
To access a specific computer system, network, or website by entering your credentials.
To end your session on a website, app, or computer system by officially signing out.
To search for information in a reference source; to raise your eyes; or (of a situation) to improve.
To include someone in a conversation, email thread, or flow of information.
To establish a direct or systematic correspondence between one concept, structure, or set of features and another.
To heat a solid material until it becomes liquid; or to experience a severe emotional or systemic collapse.
To melt and come free or be extracted from a surrounding material; used mainly in geology and technical contexts.
To repeatedly mock, tease, or target someone by creating or sharing memes about them on the internet.
To attach or fit a microphone to a person or piece of equipment.
To remove or deactivate a microphone from a person or to cut a microphone's feed.
To fit a microphone to a person or piece of equipment before a recording or broadcast.
To combine multiple audio tracks into a single, final stereo or mono recording.
To make a rough model, prototype, or sample of something for testing or demonstration.
To make something more contemporary or up-to-date in style, technology, or approach.
To move the cursor around a screen or interface to explore its contents or find something.
To move the computer cursor so that it rests over a particular element on a screen, often triggering a tooltip, highlight, or preview.
To become thinner or more restricted toward the top or upper end; a rare, mostly technical or descriptive term.
Technical term for a shape or component that narrows at a specific point, or in manufacturing, to reduce the diameter of a material.
To enthusiastically immerse yourself in a subject you are passionate and knowledgeable about, especially a niche or intellectual topic.
Programming slang for creating a new instance of a class using the 'new' keyword.
To make multiple small cuts, notches, or nicks in a surface or edge.
To actively choose to participate in something, especially a system, programme, or service.
To choose not to participate in something, or to withdraw from a system or arrangement you were part of.
In programming, to have a compiler or optimiser automatically remove code that is unnecessary or has no effect on the output.
To separate something (a project, product, or system) from its parent organisation or support structure, leaving it without adequate resourc
To put all your things into bags or boxes ready to leave, or (of a machine) to stop working.
To move the view on a screen downward by one full page or screen length.
To summon someone using a pager or public address system, or (computing) to load data into active memory from storage.
(Computing) To move data from active memory to secondary storage to free up RAM.
To move the view on a screen upward by one full page or screen length.
To dismantle a vehicle or machine and sell or distribute its individual components separately.
To statistically remove the influence of one or more variables from a dataset in order to examine the relationship between the remaining var
In online gaming, to join or form a group of players who will play together as a team.
To arrange and attach text and images on a board or page to create a layout for printing, or to stick a notice or poster onto a surface.
To introduce or implement something new gradually, in stages, over a period of time.
To gradually stop using, producing, or providing something until it is completely eliminated.
In electroplating, to deposit a layer of metal onto a surface through an electrochemical process.
In chemistry or electroplating, to deposit metal onto a surface, sometimes as an unwanted byproduct.
To play a recorded sound or video in order to hear or watch it again.
To exaggerate or emphasize something, to misbehave, or (of a machine) to stop working properly.
To connect an electrical device to a power supply or to another device by inserting a plug
To connect something to a power source or device, or to access and become part of a larger system or network
To remove an electrical plug from a socket; to disconnect a device from its power supply
To become too tired to continue, or for a machine or device to stop working.
To quickly put on clothing or to switch on a device.
To appear suddenly, unexpectedly, or from nowhere.
To turn off an electrical device or system in a controlled, safe manner.
To switch off an electronic device by cutting its power supply.
To turn on an electronic device by supplying it with power.
To supply power to a device so it becomes operational, or to increase one's own energy and readiness.
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
to print a quantity of copies, especially for practical use
to show by testing or experience that something works or is true
To stop a vehicle, to raise or move something upward, to reprimand someone, or to look up information.
To produce or emit something in large quantities, or to remove liquid using a pump.
To record the start of one's workday using a time clock, or to enter data by pressing keys.
To install equipment or a system; to invest time or effort; to make a formal request; or to say something during a conversation.
To place clothing or an accessory on your body; to activate a device; to perform or stage something; to pretend or feign.
In typography and printing, to fill remaining space on a line with blank quad characters to align or complete the line.
In typography and traditional printing, to use quoins (wedge-shaped locking devices) to secure type firmly within a printing chase.
To send a message by radio to someone or somewhere in advance, typically to alert them or prepare them for something.
To increase something steadily and significantly, often in response to demand or urgency.
To formally brief someone with classified or privileged information; or in computing, to load data into a system.
To read a value, measurement, or piece of data directly from a gauge, screen, or list.
to unwind and let something out, or to speak or produce something in a long flowing way
to wind something onto a reel or spool
to fiddle with something again; to make further small adjustments
to connect to a system or place remotely, in rare technical or ad hoc use
to drive off or separate a substance by heating, in rare technical use
To construct or assemble something quickly or with improvised materials.
A sound is heard throughout a space, or a phone call connects and is put through to the right person.
To introduce or launch something new in a planned, gradual way, or to flatten something by rolling.
To leave a place quickly and unexpectedly, to print copies of something, or for a liquid to flow away
To continue for longer than expected, to talk for too long, or to operate using a particular fuel or power source
A computing command to save a file under a new name, location, or format.
Informal computing term for saving a file to a device, especially from the internet or cloud storage.
To save a new version of a file in place of an existing one, replacing it permanently.
To gradually reduce the number of units, resources, or positions in a controlled, stepwise manner.
To increase capacity or reach by adding more parallel units or instances rather than making existing ones larger.
To increase the size, scope, or capacity of something significantly.
To apply scientific thinking, research, or methodology to something in order to improve or validate it.
To interfere with, tamper with, or deliberately confuse or harm someone or something.
To look up information using a search engine or device
A rare variant of 'seize up', referring to a mechanism or engine stopping suddenly due to friction or failure.
Of a machine, engine, or body part: to stop moving suddenly because parts have locked together; also, of a person, to freeze due to pain or
To identify and remove or exclude specific items, individuals, or data from a larger group based on defined criteria.
To distribute or circulate something — such as a message, document, or person — to multiple recipients or to a different location.
To distribute something to multiple people, or to emit a signal or signal.
To prepare, arrange, or establish something so that it is ready to use or function.
To extort money from someone through threats, or to test new equipment thoroughly before use, or to search someone or a place roughly.
A non-standard or regional variant of 'short out', meaning to fail due to an electrical short circuit
To fail suddenly due to an electrical short circuit
To put on clothing, a device, or media quickly or carelessly; or to push something onto a surface
To stop operating permanently or temporarily — used for machines, businesses, and systems; also to silence or stop a person.
To stop the flow or supply of something by closing a valve or switch; to isolate oneself or something from outside contact.
To separate or identify specific elements from a larger quantity through careful examination or filtering.
To examine a large amount of material carefully in order to find something useful or important.
To record your arrival or gain access by writing your name or entering login credentials.
To enter credentials in order to gain access to a specific account, system, or place.
To formally agree to join or participate in a specific project, agreement, or system.
To record your departure by signing a register, or to log out of a digital system.
To pass beneath something physically or to avoid notice, often in the phrase 'slip under the radar'
To remove or expel thick, muddy waste or sediment from a container or system
To fit or fasten something into place with a snapping or clicking sound.
To become or cause something to become hopelessly tangled, blocked, or chaotically disrupted.
To modify a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment to increase its power or performance, often beyond factory specifications.
to define or list the detailed specifications of something, especially technical equipment or a project
to improve something by giving it better technical specifications or features
to slow and stop rotating, or to reduce activity gradually in a technical system
to produce a new separate product, company, idea, or series from an existing one
to spin out of control, make something last longer, or produce something from a larger whole
to increase rotational speed, or quickly create and activate technical resources
Of a spacecraft or aircraft, to land in the ocean or another body of water
Of a motor, engine, or spinning mechanism, to decelerate and come to a stop
To unwind or extend gradually from a spool, or (figuratively) for a story or situation to unfold
Of an engine, turbine, or system, to accelerate to operating speed; or to wind cable or thread onto a spool
To stop functioning or come to an end in an irregular, struggling way
To begin operating, or to cause something to begin operating; also to establish a new business
To stabilize and discharge a patient from a medical monitoring status, or to remove a statistical outlier from data
In photography, to reduce the aperture of a camera lens to a smaller opening, increasing depth of field.
To draw a line horizontally through text to indicate it is deleted, incorrect, or no longer valid.
To dismantle a machine to its basic parts, or to remove most or all of one's clothing.
To remove something completely from a structure, system, or set of data, often by taking out all instances or components.
To put a substitute player, ingredient, or element into a game, recipe, or system in place of another.
To remove a player, ingredient, or component and replace them with a substitute.
To remove something from a surface using suction; also a vulgar slang term for oral sex.
To remove liquid, air, or another substance from a place by using suction.
An alternative spelling of 'soup up': to modify a vehicle, machine, or system to make it more powerful or perform better than its original s
To introduce or substitute one person, component, or item in place of another that has been or will be removed.
To remove something that is currently in use and replace it with something else.
To stop a device, light, or machine from operating by pressing or flipping a switch, or to stop paying attention and mentally disengage.
To activate a device, light, or machine by using a switch, or to activate a quality, charm, or skill when needed.
To replace one thing with another, or to substitute one person or item for a different one.
To coordinate, align, or match timing, data, or information between two or more people or systems
To switch away from a currently active application, game, or browser tab to another window
In baseball, to return to and touch your base before running after a fly ball is caught; also, to label or mark something with tags
To disassemble something into its component parts; also, to thoroughly criticize or defeat someone
To assume control of something, replace someone in a role, or gradually dominate something.
To enter data by lightly pressing a touchscreen or keypad, or to score easily by tapping a ball into a goal.
To access or make use of a source of something that was previously untapped or underused.
To draw off a portion of liquid or gas from a source, or to check out of a public transport system using a card.
To touch a surface lightly with a finger or object, often to attract attention or to check in to a transit system.
To signal surrender or exhaustion in combat or informal use, to exhaust a supply, or to type something out by tapping.
To mark the outline or dimensions of something using tape, or (technical) to complete and send a semiconductor chip design for manufacturing
To cover or fasten something with tape, or to record new content over an existing recording.
To equip something or someone with more or better technology.
To try something in order to assess whether it works, is suitable, or is effective.
For a timer, clock, or counter to decrease steadily toward zero.
To operate or function at a low but steady level; for an engine to run slowly at idle.
To be connected or coordinated with something else; to relate or correspond.
To connect to or integrate with a larger system; or (informally) to attack or criticize someone sharply.
To make something physically tighter, or to make rules, security, or performance stricter and more effective.
To pause activity for a rest or penalty, or for a system to stop due to exceeding its time limit.
For a defined period of opportunity or availability to expire without action being taken.
To assemble or improvise something by making small adjustments and repairs, usually in an informal or experimental way.
To increase the rotational force applied to a mechanical fastener or system, or informally to increase intensity.
To use a contactless card or device to register entry on public transport.
To use a contactless card or device to register your exit from public transport.
To make something exactly correct, level, or aligned, especially in accounting or technical contexts.
To reduce the level of something (volume, heat, etc.); to refuse or reject an offer, request, or person.
To stop a device or supply by using a switch or tap; to cause someone to lose interest or attraction; to leave a road by turning.
To start a device by operating its switch; to suddenly attack or become hostile; to excite or arouse interest or desire.
To result in a particular way; to attend or gather at an event; to produce or manufacture something; to switch off a light.
To type something in full, especially to transcribe or reproduce text by typing every word or character.
To produce a clean, complete typed version of something, usually from handwritten notes or rough information.
To remove something by vacuuming, or metaphorically to absorb or collect something eagerly and completely.
To endorse or positively rate something, especially online content, causing it to rise in ranking.
To gradually become warmer, to prepare the body for exercise, to prepare a machine or engine, or to make someone feel more comfortable and r
To cause a material, especially a fabric or composite fiber, to fully absorb a liquid so that no dry spots remain.
To move a tape, clock, or similar mechanism backwards; also figuratively, to return to an earlier time or state.
For a light, flame, or other small source to disappear suddenly or go out abruptly.
To connect an electrical component directly and permanently into a circuit or electrical system.
To become deeply absorbed in technical, policy, or data-heavy details, especially in politics or academia.
To replace existing data or text by writing new content on top of it, destroying the original.
To send something quickly to someone, usually electronically; or to switch quickly to a different TV channel.
To heat food quickly in a microwave; or to make something more exciting, powerful, or energetic.
To become mentally blank and unresponsive, moving or acting like a zombie — typically from exhaustion, boredom, or screen overexposure
To use a camera, app, or lens to make the subject of an image appear larger and closer
To use a camera or lens to magnify a specific subject, or to examine or focus closely on a particular detail or topic
To reduce magnification on a camera, screen, or map to show a wider area, or figuratively to take a broader view of something