Focus meaning in English

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Definition

to focus (on a subject): to concentrate, to be centered or fixed, to keep one's attention (on a subject) verb
I am focusing on improving my English. I am studying all the time.
a focus: a central point of interest noun
The focus of my speech is pollution.
focused: concentrated, centered, centralized adjective

Examples

  • "I work for "South Australian Jobs Focus", and I'd like to encourage your listeners to come to live and work in South Australia."
  • "Which woman should I focus on?"
  • "This chapter will focus on grocery shopping."
  • "Ok Brian, it's time to focus."
  • "Let's try to stay focused, shall we?"
  • "Now I want you to focus on that memory and tell me how it makes you feel."
  • "We focus."
  • "Now then, I want you to focus on that feeling of strength and put it somewhere in your mind where you can find it again."
  • "Brian : Okay, Mr. Delavigne, we're going to record another message, and this time I want you to focus on energy, and the vibe you're giving to your callers."
  • "So far I've transformed into a duck and an elephant, but now I'm focusing on becoming a lotus flower."
  • "Horatio's face was painted with what I can only assume to be traditional Amazonian facial markings, and his expression seemed bizarre: distant, yet intensely focused."
  • "Their goal is to promote teamwork and develop "skill sets" which will help us become more confident, more efficient and more focused on the well-being of the entire organization."
  • "While the print media has indeed been critical of your company recently, we propose focusing on Delavigne's Internet presence to shift the narrative from tabloid gossip to the high quality profiles and experience of your staff."
  • "We'll start with the basics, then focus on the Internet, and eventually we'll deal with word processing, spreadsheets, etc."
  • "Icarus : Guys, we have to focus here."
  • "Brian : Ok Brian, it's time to focus."
  • "We're going to relaunch YouBeauty.com with a stronger focus on luxury brands."
  • "Or is there something else in particular you would like to focus on?"
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank with the term used by Susie in the conversation.

This term shares a similar meaning with "concentrated" or "paying attention". "Let's try to stay , shall we?"
Fill in the blank with the term used by Susie in the conversation.

This term shares a similar meaning with "concentrated" or "paying attention". "Let's try to stay focused, shall we?"
focused: "Focused" is the term which Susie uses here to encourage everyone to concentrate on the matter at hand, or to pay attention to what is happening. This adjective comes from the verb "to focus". Example: "Let's focus on the recent changes in public policy".
Exercise 2
Time to build your word power!

This verb means to concentrate attention or energy towards something. "Please on the task at hand, you have a tendency to get distracted."

This versatile verb means to be concerned or interested, in a person or a problem for example. "I a lot about my family, which is why I call them every Sunday."
Time to build your word power!

This verb means to concentrate attention or energy towards something. "Please focus 1 on the task at hand, you have a tendency to get distracted."

This versatile verb means to be concerned or interested, in a person or a problem for example. "I care 2 a lot about my family, which is why I call them every Sunday."
1 focus: In this context, "to focus" means to concentrate on one subject or problem, or to pay attention to it. Brian encourages Bruno to "focus" or "concentrate" on the impression he is giving to his callers. Another example: "Let's focus on the recent changes in public policy".
2 care: The verb "to care" has several meanings. Here it is used to describe being concerned or interested in someone. Brian encourages Bruno to give his callers the impression that he "cares" about them. Another example: I care for her a lot, that's why it was so hard to kill her.
Exercise 3
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: Brian, did you scan the photo I gave you? The one with my four mothers?
Brian: Yes sir. It's . Which woman should I on?
Bruno: Woman number three.
Brian: This one?
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: Brian, did you scan the photo I gave you? The one with my four potential mothers?
Brian: Yes sir. It's right here . Which woman should I focus on?
Bruno: Woman number three.
Brian: This boring one?
Exercise 4
Trey repeats twice that he "cares". This means that he is .
Trey repeats twice that he "cares". This means that he is interested and concerned.
interested and concerned: The verb "to care" has several meanings, and in this context conveys that someone is concerned and gives attention to someone or something else. Example: As a doctor I care very much about my patients' health. The terms "interested" and "concerned" share a similar meaning with "to care".
energetic and aggressive: The terms "energetic" and "aggressive" indicate that someone has a lot of energy and is assertive. Example: I'm energetic and aggressive about advancing my career. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
focused and serious: The terms "focused" and "serious" indicate that someone is diligent and resolute about their work. Example: My boss is very focused and resolute during meetings. Someone who cares about their work might display these qualities, however these terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
decisive and determined: The term "decisive" indicates that someone can make important and difficult decisions. The term "determined" indicates that someone is aggressive and continues trying to put something into effect or make something happen. Example: The president was very decisive in legal issues, and determined to get those issues passed as laws. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".

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