focus

irregular plural

A noun referring to the central point of attention, concentration, or interest, or the clear and sharp definition of an image or subject.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее центральную точку внимания, концентрации или интереса, а также чёткое и резкое определение изображения или объекта.esSustantivo que designa el punto central de atención, concentración o interés, así como la nitidez y definición clara de una imagen u objeto.frNom désignant le point central de l'attention, de la concentration ou de l'intérêt, ainsi que la netteté et la précision d'une image ou d'un objet.deSubstantiv, das den zentralen Punkt der Aufmerksamkeit, Konzentration oder des Interesses bezeichnet; auch die scharfe und klare Einstellung eines Bildes oder Objekts.ptSubstantivo que designa o ponto central de atenção, concentração ou interesse, bem como a nitidez e a definição de uma imagem ou objeto.zh名词，指注意力、集中或兴趣的中心点，也指图像或物体清晰锐利的程度。arاسم يدل على مركز الاهتمام أو التركيز أو نقطة التقاء الأشعة أو وضوح الصورة أو الرؤية.

1. Center of attention B1 formal

   The main point or area of interest or activity.

   • The focus of the meeting was the new budget plan.
   • Her focus shifted to her career after graduation.
   • The focus of the research is climate change.

   ruЦентр вниманияesCentro de atenciónfrcentre d'intérêtdeMittelpunkt der AufmerksamkeitptCentro das atençõeszh焦点arمركز الاهتمام

   Synonyms: centercoreepicenterfocal pointhearthub

2. Clarity of vision B1 formal

   The state of being clear and sharp, especially in an image or lens.

   • The camera's focus was adjusted for the close-up shot.
   • His eyes struggled to find focus in the dim light.
   • The photograph is out of focus.

   ruФокусesNitidez de visiónfrNetteté de l'imagedeSchärfeptFocozh焦点arوضوح الرؤية

   Synonyms: clarityclearnesscrispnessdefinitiondistinctnessresolutionsharpness

   Antonyms: blurblurrinessfuzziness

3. Concentration A2 formal

   The ability to direct one's attention or mental effort on a particular task.

   • She lost her focus during the long exam.
   • Meditation helps improve your focus.
   • He needs to maintain focus while driving.

   ruКонцентрацияesConcentraciónfrConcentration (de l'attention)deKonzentrationptConcentraçãozh专注arالتركيز

   Synonyms: absorptionapplicationattentionattentivenessconcentrationdedicationengrossmentintentnesssingle-mindedness

   Antonyms: distractioninattention

• foci plural form
• focuses plural form
• foci's possessive plural form
• focuses' possessive plural form
• focus's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of directing one's attention, energy, or effort toward a particular point, subject, or activity.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по направлению внимания, энергии или усилий на определённый объект, тему или деятельность.esVerbo que indica la acción de dirigir la atención, la energía o el esfuerzo hacia un objeto, tema o actividad concretos, así como el acto de ajustar un dispositivo óptico para obtener una imagen nítida.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de diriger son attention, son énergie ou ses efforts vers un objet, un sujet ou une activité précise.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Aufmerksamkeit, Energie oder Anstrengung auf ein bestimmtes Objekt, Thema oder eine Tätigkeit zu richten. Es kann auch bedeuten, die Konzentration auf etwas zu lenken oder etwas in den Mittelpunkt zu stellen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de direcionar a atenção, a energia ou o esforço para um determinado objeto, tema ou atividade; também pode significar ajustar um dispositivo para obter uma imagem ou sinal nítido.zh动词，表示把注意力、精力或努力集中于某个对象、主题或活动上。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على توجيه الانتباه أو الطاقة أو الجهد نحو شيء أو موضوع أو نشاط معيّن. ويشمل أيضًا معنى التركيز البصري في العدسات والكاميرات.

1. Concentrate attention A2 formal

   To direct one's attention or effort on a particular thing.

   • Please focus on your homework.
   • She focused her energy on learning the piano.
   • He couldn't focus during the meeting because of the noise.

   ruСосредоточить вниманиеesconcentrar la atenciónfrSe concentrer surdeAufmerksamkeit konzentrierenptConcentrar a atençãozh集中注意力arتركيز الانتباه

   Synonyms: attendcenterconcentrateconvergedirectfixatezero in

   Antonyms: distractignoreneglectwander

2. Adjust for clarity B1 formal

   To adjust a lens or device to make an image clear.

   • The photographer focused the camera on the bird.
   • He focused his binoculars on the distant mountain.
   • She focused the microscope to see the cells clearly.

   ruНастроить резкостьesEnfocarfrMettre au pointdeSchärfe einstellenptAjustar o focozh调焦arضبط الحدّة

   Synonyms: adjustsetsharpentune

   Antonyms: blur

3. Direct energy or resources B2 formal

   To direct energy, effort, or resources toward a specific goal.

   • The company is focusing its resources on renewable energy.
   • We need to focus our efforts on improving customer service.
   • The government focused funding on education programs.

   ruНаправлятьesenfocarfrconcentrer (des ressources)deAusrichtenptDirecionarzh集中arتوجيه

   Synonyms: aimapplycenterchannelconcentratedevotedirecttarget

   Antonyms: dispersedistractdivertscatter

• focused past participle
• focussed past participle
• focused past simple
• focussed past simple
• focusing present participle
• focussing present participle
• focuses third person singular
• focusses third person singular

Phrasal variants: focus on