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zoom in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/

zoom in means: To make part of an image on a screen look larger so you can see more detail.

verb

ENLARGE DISPLAYB1

To make part of an image on a screen look larger so you can see more detail.

  • Zoom in to read the text.
  • I zoomed in on the photo to check the date.
  • Can you zoom in without making the image blurry?

How to use it: zoom in on something (Zoom in on the map to read the street names.)

Similar words: magnify

Opposites: zoom out

Common phrases: zoom in further, zoom in twice, zoom in here

CAMERA CLOSEUPB2

To adjust a camera lens so that something looks closer and larger.

  • Zoom in on the bird.
  • The camera operator zoomed in as the actor began speaking.
  • Can this lens zoom in any further?

How to use it: zoom in on someone/something (The camera zoomed in on the singer's face.)

Opposites: zoom out

Common phrases: zoom in slowly, zoom in closer, zoom in tightly

Questions about zoom in

What does zoom in mean?

To make part of an image on a screen look larger so you can see more detail.

What is zoom in in other languages?

Türkçe: yakınlaştırmak · Español: ampliar · Français: zoomer · Deutsch: hineinzoomen · Italiano: ingrandire · 日本語: 拡大する

How do you pronounce zoom in?

It is pronounced /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/.

How do you use zoom in in a sentence?

Zoom in to read the text. I zoomed in on the photo to check the date.

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