zone in
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To concentrate really hard on something, blocking out everything else
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To concentrate deeply on a task or activity, shutting out distractions
"Put your phone away and try to zone in on what the teacher is saying."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To enter a peak mental state of focus during a sport or performance (related to 'being in the zone')
"The athlete zoned in completely during the final lap and broke the record."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often followed by 'on'. Associated with sports psychology ('in the zone'). Less common than 'zone out'. Growing in use in wellness, productivity, and sports contexts.
Commonly used with
task game music work performance practice
Forms
Base
zone in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
zones in
he/she/it
Past simple
zoned in
yesterday
Past participle
zoned in
have + pp
-ing form
zoning in
continuous
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