Focus

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊkəs/

Focus (noun)

  1. the main thing you are thinking about or working on
  2. the state of a picture being clear and not blurry
  3. a point where rays of light meet after passing through a lens

Examples

  • The main focus of the discussion was the budget.
  • Her focus was entirely on the task at hand.

Common collocations: main focus, shift focus, lose focus, sharp focus, adjust focus

Focus (verb)

  1. to give all your attention to one thing
  2. to make a camera or lens clear for a sharp picture

Examples

  • She needs to focus on her studies.
  • Focus your efforts on the most important tasks.

Synonyms of Focus

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Focus

  • When focus is lost due to interruptions.