zoom in
phrasal verb
zoomed in; zooming in; zooms in
: (of a person) to adjust the lens of a camera or (of a camera) to adjust its lens so that the image seems to be bigger and closer
—often + on
I zoomed in on her face to show her reaction.
The TV cameras zoomed in on the winner's face.
—often used figurativelyWe're trying to zoom in on the cause of these problems before they get worse.
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Because the disk is edge-on to the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers can zoom in to further study how this disk formed, revealing more about the early universe.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Yes, there were moments, like dancers bending over in mini-skirts with cameras zoomed in, that felt a little off-kilter for the 2-year-olds in the audience, but overall, the sheer scale and creativity of the production were undeniable.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
While the more-observant viewers may initially pick up on the cause of the stink, the person behind the camera decides to ram the point home by zooming in just under Treu's seat.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Becoming a leader At the eastern edge of Fort Worth, helicopters zip through the skies above Bell’s headquarters like bees circling a hive, zooming in and out of view from Atherton’s corner office.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Yes, there were moments, like dancers bending over in mini-skirts with cameras zoomed in, that felt a little off-kilter for the 2-year-olds in the audience, but overall, the sheer scale and creativity of the production were undeniable.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
While the more-observant viewers may initially pick up on the cause of the stink, the person behind the camera decides to ram the point home by zooming in just under Treu's seat.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Becoming a leader At the eastern edge of Fort Worth, helicopters zip through the skies above Bell’s headquarters like bees circling a hive, zooming in and out of view from Atherton’s corner office.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
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“Zoom in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoom%20in. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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