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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91 Think of some questions that will help focus the discussion.
92 The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus.
93 The political slant at Focus can be described as centre-right.
94 Everyone is hoping that these hi-tech companies will turn out to be the Microsofts of the future. At the moment they look more like the focus of a speculative bubble.
95 It's important to focus on your strengths and to minimize your weaknesses.
96 If you focus the sun's rays through a magnifying glass on a dry leaf, it will start to burn.
97 She lost consciousness and when she came round she still lacked coherence and focus.
98 Our main focus is on helping people get back into work.
99 The children's faces are badly out of focus in the photograph.
100 Rest your eyes by letting them focus on distant objects.
101 In some of the pictures the subjects are out of focus while the background is sharp.
102 The programme was intended to focus attention on global warming.
103 In this stage of a rape case, the focus often shifts onto the victim and her conduct.
104 Today we're going to focus on the question of homeless people.
105 At this stage of the trial the defence lawyer often shifts the focus onto the victim.
106 Bring the object into focus if you want a sharp photograph.
107 The research project will focus on children's comprehension of pretence.
108 The media focus on politicians' private lives inevitably switches the attention away from the real issues.
109 Tenants who skip out on utility bills are the focus of a new law.
110 The focus has now shifted towards the problem of long-term unemployment.
111 This photograph looks funny; I think you forgot to focus the camera.
112 At the twiddle of a knob the operators can focus on a tiny amount of airspace or scan the whole area.
113 We need to get away from generalities and focus on the issues.
114 The committee's exclusive focus will be to improve public transportation.
115 Students should resist the temptation to focus on exams alone.
116 The focus of attention must now be how to improve the economy.
117 IBM has also shifted its focus from mainframes to personal computers.
118 He finds it hard to focus his thoughts on one thing for longer than five minutes.
119 The war in Bosnia had become the focus of media attention .
120 His eyes slowly began to focus on what looked like a small dark ball.
More similar words: focus on, focussed, jocund, document, accuse, excuse, innocuous, discuss, excuse me, custody, documentary, customer, the accused, circumlocution, discussion, accusation.