zoom in on
Enlarge the view
To zoom in on something is to focus more closely on it, either literally or figuratively.
A camera zooms in on a subject by magnifying the image.
In discussion, you zoom in on a topic by narrowing attention to it: Let's zoom in on the second quarter numbers.
The phrase suggests moving from a wide view to examining details.
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- examineStudy with attention
- close-upNear-range photograph
- magnifyIncrease perceived size
- blow upViolently burst apart
scrutinize · fine-tooth comb · under the microscope · pinpoint · narrow down · drill down · concentrate · focus · laser focus · zero in on · detail · highlight · close in on · take a closer look · home in on · analyze · enlarge · lens
zoom in onzoom out
Decrease apparent magnification
pull back · see the forest for the trees · generalize · overlook · gloss over
zoom, zooming, zooms, zoomed, zoomer, unzooming, unzoom, unzoomed