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refocus

Refocus (verb) means to shift attention or effort onto something different. Example: “The team refocused its strategy after losing the client.”

verb
1
To shift attention or effort onto something different.
"The team refocused its strategy after losing the client."
"She took a break and came back to refocus on her studies."

How to use refocus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo change what you're concentrating on, or to bring something back into sharp focus.

Common pairings
refocus attention refocus efforts refocus a lens

Word forms

refocused past tense, refocussed past tense, refocuses singular, refocusses singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus focus.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “refocus” mean?

The word “refocus” means to shift attention or effort onto something different. In plain terms, to change what you're concentrating on, or to bring something back into sharp focus.

How do you use “refocus” in a sentence?

Here is “refocus” used in a sentence: “The team refocused its strategy after losing the client.”

What part of speech is “refocus”?

“Refocus” is a verb.

What is the meaning of refocus?

"refocus" (verb) means to shift attention or effort onto something different.

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