zero in on

verb

zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on

1

: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.

2

: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)

The gunner zeroed in on the target.

Examples of zero in on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of zeroing in on total sales alone, Christie’s used a good bit of its update to focus on market health. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Instead of painting a broad picture that included all leading forms of content distribution — movie theaters, broadcast and cable television as well as streaming platforms — the states zeroed in on three distinct slices. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Prosecutors zeroed in on his alleged calm demeanor following the killings of his parents; that conviction was eventually overturned. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Many of the remaining studios are focused on household names like Halo, Call of Duty, Warcraft, Minecraft, and Candy Crush, signaling that Xbox is zeroing in on big properties. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 July 2026

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