zero in (on)

zero in (on somebody/something)

Definition: to aim at somebody/something

Example: The artillery zeroed in on several enemy positions.

Usage note: military phrasal verb

zero in (on somebody/something)

Definition: to concentrate on somebody/something

Example: It's high time we zeroed in (on the really important issues).

Usage note: informal phrasal verb

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