zero in

verb

1. often foll by on to bring (a weapon) to bear (on a target), as while firing repeatedly
2. informal.
   intrfoll byon to bring one's attention to bear (on a problem, etc)
3. informal.
   intrfoll byon to converge (upon)

   the police zeroed in on the site of the crime

Example Sentences

He zeroed in on the NDC's messaging, taking up roles as the parliamentary spokesperson and minister for communication.

From BBC

Part 2, “Painter-God,” is the more satisfying, zeroing in on the experimentation that drove his unique art and engineering, which fantasized flying machines, weapons of war and designs for urban infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times

The plan had been in place for nearly two years, Lincoln Riley zeroing in on Julian Lewis as his quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class.

From Los Angeles Times

So I understand why Warner Bros. choose this season to zero in on.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the votes who aren’t zeroed in on those sources simmers a profound sense of disconnectedness or any inkling that the election mattered at all.

From Salon

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