zero in on

verb

zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on

1

: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.

2

: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)

The gunner zeroed in on the target.

Examples of zero in on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The team zeroed in on realism by tapping nine models to create 18 of the mannequins, while the other seven were designed to represent different figures, including a pregnant body and a thin male body, but aren't based on real individuals. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Coaches also zeroed in on times when conversation lagged, such as lunch, and brainstormed ways to keep everyone talking. —Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026

The 28,000-square-foot spa zeroes in on water as a healing element and offers hydrotherapy circuits, plunge pools, a steam room and sauna, and an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. —Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

The latest in Witzburg’s array of investigations, published last week, zeroed in on a group of O’Hare International Airport city employees her staff caught drinking at bars while on the clock. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

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