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

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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

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