zoom in on
zoom in (on someone or something)
To make an object or image look larger or closer through the use of an optical device or a digital simulation. The pioneering sports cameraman was known for zooming in on the ball when it was in the air. Can you zoom in and sharpen the image a bit? I want to get a look at the suspect's face.
See also: someone, zoom
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
zoom in on
1. Obtain a close up view of the subject with a camera, as in The TV people zoomed in on the Olympic gold medalist. [Mid-1900s]
2. Focus on, examine closely, as in The moderator got the panelists to zoom in on the health-care issue. [Second half of 1900s]
See also: on, zoom
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- zoom in
- zoom in (on someone or something)
- zoom in on someone/something
- zoom out
- kick around
- paperweight
- bring (something) into focus
- bring into focus
- focus
- scan in