centering

• Nom désignant l'action de focaliser son attention ou son énergie sur quelque chose, ou, au football américain, l'action de passer le ballon entre ses jambes au porteur du ballon pour commencer une action.

A noun referring to the act of focusing attention or energy on something, or in American football, the action of passing the ball between the legs to a back to start a play.

1. Focus of attentionB2formal

   The act of directing one's attention or energy toward a particular subject or activity.

   centration

   • The centering of the discussion on climate change was crucial.
   • Her centering on the task helped her finish quickly.
   • Meditation involves the centering of the mind on the present moment.

   Synonymesconcentrationfocusfocusing

   Antonymesdistractioninattentionneglect

2. Snap in American footballB2formalamerican

   In American football, the action of putting the ball into play by passing it backward between the legs to a back player.

   Engagement au football américain

   • The quarterback called for the centering of the ball.
   • A perfect centering is essential for a successful play.
   • The center's centering was off, causing a fumble.

   Synonymeshikesnap

• Verbe signifiant placer quelque chose au milieu ou concentrer l'attention sur un point ou un objet précis.

A verb meaning to place something in the middle or to focus attention on a particular point or subject.

1. Place in the middleA2formalamerican

   To position something at the middle point of an area or object.

   centrer

   • Please center the picture on the wall.
   • He centered the text on the page.
   • The designer centered the logo in the middle of the banner.

   Synonymescentralizeconcentratefocus

2. Focus or concentrateB1formalamerican

   To direct attention or effort toward a particular thing.

   centrer (sur)

   • The discussion centered on the new policy changes.
   • Her research centers around climate change.
   • The campaign centers on improving public health.

   Synonymesconcentrateconcentrate onconvergedirectfixfocus

   Antonymesdispersedistractscatter

Variantes phrasalcenter on