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

Last week, the FDA chose to allow Capricor to submit additional upper limb data and analyses to refocus on the primary outcome. — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

This will encourage the plant to refocus its energy on producing new blooms, so your garden will be awash in color again in no time. — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

Wearers spin, roll or rub the ring during moments of stress, using tactile sensation to refocus attention. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

When the goal of the discussion was refocused on what would best serve the needs of the enterprise, the team landed on a novel solution within 90 minutes. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 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