Synonym: adjust, concentrate. Similar words: focus on, focussed, jocund, document, accuse, excuse, innocuous, discuss. Meaning: ['fəʊkəs] 
n. 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system 3. maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea 4. a central point or locus of an infection in an organism 5. special emphasis attached to something 6. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges 7. a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section. v. 1. direct one's attention on something 2. cause to converge on or toward a central point 3. bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions 4. become focussed or come into focus 5. put (an image) into focus.
n. 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system 3. maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea 4. a central point or locus of an infection in an organism 5. special emphasis attached to something 6. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges 7. a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section. v. 1. direct one's attention on something 2. cause to converge on or toward a central point 3. bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions 4. become focussed or come into focus 5. put (an image) into focus. 
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61 Our primary focus this term will be on group work.
62 The final status negotiations would focus on the core issues of the peace process.
63 She made a few minor adjustments to the focus of her camera.
64 What I'm going to do in this lecture is focus on something very specific.
65 The focus of interest in the series is what goes on in everyday life.
66 Cities have always acted as the principal focus of political life.
67 When the kitchen is finished I'm going to focus my attention on the garden and get that sorted out.
68 Somehow, though, their latest album has a focus that the others have lacked.
69 They have narrowed the focus of the investigation, to concentrate on younger adults.
70 The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
71 He found he was now their main focus of attention.
72 Many of the papers focus their attention on the controversy surrounding the Foreign Secretary.
73 It was the main focus of attention at the meeting.
74 This case has brought the problem of drug abuse in schools into sharp focus.
75 We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer.
76 Police blundered by not releasing more details about the case to focus public interest.
77 When I got glasses suddenly the whole world came into focus .
78 The main focus of interest at the fashion show was Christian Lacroix's outrageous evening wear.
79 In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union.
80 A near - sighted person cannot focus accurately on distant objects.
81 She pushed aside her anger, forcing herself to focus on her work.
82 There is a need to sharpen the focus of the discussion.
83 The conference may help to focus attention on the economy.
84 The company will now focus its strategy on its core business areas.
85 She has that star quality that makes its possessor the focus of attention.
86 What we need now is a change of focus .
87 Thank you. Your view has helped to bring the historical side of the matter into focus.
88 Kelly couldn't focus his eyes well enough to tell if the figure was male or female.
89 The focus of recent research has been on environmental issues.
90 The eye will automatically focus on the small group in the foreground.
More similar words: focus on, focussed, jocund, document, accuse, excuse, innocuous, discuss, excuse me, custody, documentary, customer, the accused, circumlocution, discussion, accusation.