zero in on
phrasal 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.
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As the Boston Red Sox zero in on their first playoff berth in four years, free agency is steadily approaching as well.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Industry Conversations Map the Future South’s professional program zeroed in on the forces reshaping the audiovisual sector.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The brand is opening its first store in the Italian fashion capital, zeroing in on an intimate location nestled in the arty district of Brera.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Repeat these star-hops until you zero in on where Andromeda is.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Industry Conversations Map the Future South’s professional program zeroed in on the forces reshaping the audiovisual sector.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The brand is opening its first store in the Italian fashion capital, zeroing in on an intimate location nestled in the arty district of Brera.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Repeat these star-hops until you zero in on where Andromeda is.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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