focus

UK
/ˈfəʊkəs/
US
/ˈfoʊkəs/

Translations

focusverb
focused
Past Simple
focused
Past Participle
focusing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
I need to focus on my studies to pass the exam.
Мне нужно сосредоточиться на учебе, чтобы сдать экзамен.
She tried to focus on the task at hand despite the noise.
Она пыталась сконцентрироваться на задании, несмотря на шум.
направить внимание
The teacher asked the students to focus their attention on the board.
Учитель попросил учеников направить внимание на доску.
focusnoun
foci
pl
UK
/ˈfəʊkəs/
US
/ˈfoʊkəs/
Her focus on the project was impressive.
Ее сосредоточенность на проекте была впечатляющей.
центр внимания
The focus of the meeting was the new policy.
Центр внимания встречи был на новой политике.
focusadjective
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "focus group")

Definitions

focusverb
To concentrate attention or effort on a particular object or activity.
She needs to focus on her studies to pass the exam.
To adjust the position of a lens or optical device to make a clear image.
He focused the camera to capture the perfect shot.
To bring into view or to make something clearer or more distinct.
The teacher focused the discussion on the main topic.
focusnoun
The center of interest or activity.
The focus of the meeting was to discuss the new project timeline.
The state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
The camera's focus was adjusted to capture the details of the landscape.
A point at which rays of light, heat, or other radiation meet after being refracted or reflected.
The lens brought the sunlight to a focus, igniting the paper.
The location of an earthquake, typically below the earth's surface.
The earthquake's focus was located 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
focusadjective
Relating to the focusing mechanism or setting of a camera, lens, or other optical device; used attributively before another noun.
He twisted the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Denoting something intended for or concerned with a particular purpose, subject, or group; central or specialized (used attributively before a noun).
The researchers assembled a focus group to test the product.