zoom in on
To make the camera show one specific thing bigger, or to look very closely at one particular thing
Meanings
To adjust a camera or digital tool to make one specific subject or area appear larger and more detailed
"Zoom in on the top-left corner of the photo — there's something strange there."
To give very close and careful attention to a particular aspect of something, especially in analysis or discussion
"The documentary zooms in on the lives of ordinary people affected by the policy change."
The literal sense is very common in photography, video, and digital media. The figurative sense — zooming in on a particular issue or idea — is common in journalism, academia, and presentations.
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