to focus on
∞
2.0
- phrasal verb
- /ˈfoʊkəs ɑn/
:
centrarse en
- Continuity is probably a key item to focus on in the future for these projects.
- studies focus on
- research focuses on
- focus on students
Well, you know here we need to focus on the word say.
- Well, you know here we need to focus on the word say.
- Take two weeks off, focus on doing nothing.
- So what people do is they focus on the results always.
- And again, don't just focus on them doing that to you.
- Guilt, I'm going to focus on not doing that again.
- If you're overthinking, I want you to focus on one word.
- The first tip is focus on function, not aesthetics.
- New York said we're focused on testing first.
Examples
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Do you think that that school should focus on more artistic pursuits?
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So what people do is they focus on the results always.
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So this is what I want to focus on the next year.
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So those will be the four areas that we'll focus on now.
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You want to focus on the car's speed.
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Just focus on getting a good shot.
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Why are we so keen to focus on that at the moment?
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Let's just forget about them, and let's focus on you.
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The questions are not limited to recall but rather focus on various aspects of the text.
Academic text (2015) -
To succeed in your career, you should focus on developing your skills.
Synonyms
∞
1.6
To focus on someone or something and notice carefully
561
3.4
To give all your attention to one thing
465
3.7
Give time, effort and money to a person, project or cause
279
3.1
Give your full attention to one activity or subject
210
2.8
To focus most attention on one thing
84
3.5
Be the main focus of attention, like a person or topic
55
3.1
To fix your eyes or attention on one thing
47
3.2
To have something as the main subject
46
7.0
To think about someone or something all the time
44
4.2
To give most attention to one person or thing
41
4.2
To work hard and focus on a task
17
3.7
To pay close attention to one small part or detail
15
5.6
Pay attention to the main goal and avoid distractions
14
3.5
To focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
To be mainly about one person, topic, or thing
To make action or an effect happen mainly in one place
Antonyms
How Focused
44
4.2
279
3.1
∞
2.0
∞
1.6
∞
1.0
150
2.0
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The verb 'focus' (direct attention) combined with the preposition 'on' (targeting something) yields a clear compositional meaning of directing attention toward an element, so a B1 learner would likely infer it refers to directing something toward a UI element. However, the specific technical sense of granting keyboard/input receptivity is a domain-specific extension that is not fully predictable from the constituents alone, so prior exposure or technical knowledge is usually needed.
Etymology
Focus on comes from the idea of a lens or torch bringing light to one small, bright spot. So to focus on something means to put your 'attention' or effort on that one thing, like aiming light at a target.