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focus on

[/ˈfoʊkəs ɑːn/]
verb (phrasal)
focar em
1. to direct attention, effort, or interest toward something specific
We need to focus on improving customer service.
Precisamos focar em melhorar o atendimento ao cliente.
2. to concentrate or adjust one's sight on a particular object
The camera will focus on the subject automatically.
A câmera vai focar no assunto automaticamente.
3. to make something the main point of attention
The documentary focuses on environmental issues.
O documentário foca em questões ambientais.
NYC Slang
lock in on
Synonyms
concentrate oncenter onzero in onemphasizehighlightprioritize
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookdisregardneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
focar em
most common usage
Brazil
concentrar-se em
more formal alternative
Portugal
focar em / concentrar-se em
both used equally
Brazil (informal)
dar atenção a
casual, colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

focus on the big picture
stay focused on
shift focus to
lose focus on
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