iris in
C1 formal inseparable both
In simple words
make the picture close into a circle
Literal meaning: The iris of a camera closes inward.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
Of a camera lens or aperture, to close inward in a circular way.
"At the end of the silent-film parody, the image irised in until only the actor's face remained."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 formal
To apply a circular closing visual transition to a shot or scene.
"The editor decided to iris in on the final image to give the ending an old Hollywood feel."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Mainly used in film, television, and video-production contexts; uncommon in everyday speech.
Commonly used with
camera shot scene aperture lens frame
Forms
Base
iris in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
irises in
he/she/it
Past simple
irised in
yesterday
Past participle
irised in
have + pp
-ing form
irising in
continuous
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Synonyms
close in a circle use an iris effect iris close aperture close
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