focus something on someone or something
- focus something on someone or something
focus something on someone or something
1. Lit. to aim a lens at someone or something and adjust the lens for clarity. •
I focused the binoculars on the bird and stood there in awe at its beauty.
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He focused the camera on Jane and snapped the shutter.
2. Fig. to direct attention to someone or something. •
Could we please focus the discussion on the matter at hand for a few moments?
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Let's focus our attention on Tom and discuss his achievements so far.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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