enfocar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
- focus noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
- spotlight noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
- target noun Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.
- zoom verb To move very quickly, often with a humming or rushing sound.
Senses
enfocar is used for these senses in English:
- aim (intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
- focus (transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
- focus (transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
- focus (intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
- spotlight (transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight.
- target (transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
- zoom (photography) To change the focal length of a zoom lens.
aim — full definition
- verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
- verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
- noun A goal or intention.
- noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.
focus — full definition
- noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
- noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
- verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
- verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.