home in on

phrasal verb

homed in on; homing in on; homes in on

: to find and move directly toward (someone or something)

The missile was homing in on its target.

—often used figuratively

Researchers are homing in on the cause of the disease.

Examples of home in on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To understand why, consider the Stinger: a surface-to-air missile with infrared capabilities to home in on targets but that is lightweight and shoulder fired. —Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025

While homing in on opportunities to update and reimagine, designers have also demonstrated an understanding and respect for existing character-defining features worth keeping. —Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025

The Associated Press reported last month that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have homed in on access to the GSA and that lease terminations were identified as a priority. —Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2025

Soeur Modern business codes have become a desirable way of dressing for the past several seasons, and Soeur homes in on that. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for home in on

• agamemnon
• automaton
• diencephalon
• panopticon
• phenomenon
• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon