refocus

verb

re·​fo·​cus (ˌ)rē-ˈfō-kəs 

refocused; refocusing; refocuses

transitive verb

1

: to focus again

2

: to change the emphasis or direction of

had refocused his life

intransitive verb

1

: to focus something again

2

: to change emphasis or direction

Examples of refocus in a Sentence

She refocused her energies toward a career in music.

He needs to refocus his attention on his schoolwork.

Sports are not a priority now. You need to refocus and improve your grades.

Recent Examples on the Web

Minutes after Williams’ final pass was picked off, creating the opportunity for the Rams’ game-winning field goal, tight end Cole Kmet had already refocused his mind. — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

To maximize their effectiveness, the United States should build global support for refocusing their strategy, streamlining their operations, and making new investments in them. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

LaNeve, who is filling in as the Army’s top uniformed officer, recently ordered the battalion to refocus on its core mission of being an airborne infantry unit. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Finally, management’s formal 2027 outlook, expected in the fourth quarter, should help investors look past the guidance reset and refocus on the longer-term trajectory. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for refocus

• defocus
• autofocus
• crocus
• focus
• hocus
• locus

Medical Definition

refocus

transitive verb

re·​fo·​cus (ˈ)rē-ˈfō-kəs 

: to focus again

intransitive verb

: to focus something again