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Meaning of home in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To draw close to a destination, especially using radar; to move towards a target.
    often
  2. To focus or narrow down to something; to find, draw closer or move towards, as by trial and error or a gradual seeking process.
    often

Equivalents

Examples

“He used the clues to home in on the source of the flames.”
“We are homing in on a solution.”
“The eagle homed in for the kill.”
“Homing in on the way someone presents can help you imitate them; for instance, some prefer to get right down to business, focusing on data and facts.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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