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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

  1. verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
  2. verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
  3. noun A goal or intention.
  4. noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.

focus — full definition

  1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  2. noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
  3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
  4. verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.

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