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Meaning of zoom in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
/ˌzuːm ˈɪn/

Definitions

  1. To increase the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a magnified image, or a close-up.
    intransitive
  2. To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image larger.
    intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“The camera operator will zoom in on the subject for a close-up shot.”
“The photographer decided to zoom in on the details of the flower.”
“You can zoom in on the map to get a better view of the city.”

CEFR level

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

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