scope in
Define the boundaries
To scope in is to narrow focus onto a specific target or area.
In video games, especially shooters, it means looking through a weapon's scope to aim precisely: He scoped in and took the shot.
More broadly, it can mean zeroing in on something that deserves closer attention: Let's scope in on the budget numbers.
- crosshairIntersecting lines for aiming
- take aimDirect toward target
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- viewWhat's seen from somewhere
- pinpointLocate with exactness
range · extent · zoom · demarcate · scrutinize · narrow down · zero in · home in on · concentrate · hone in · focus · scale · define · limit · constrain · analyze · examine · delve