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zero in on

[/ˈzɪroʊ ɪn ɑn/]
phrasal verb
focar em; concentrar-se em; mirar em
1. To direct one's attention or aim toward a specific target or goal; to focus intently on something
The detective decided to zero in on the main suspect.
O detetive decidiu focar no principal suspeito.
2. To move or advance toward a target with precision
The missile began to zero in on its target.
O míssil começou a mirar em seu alvo.
NYC Slang
lock in on; get in the crosshairs
Synonyms
focus onconcentrate ontargethome in onhone in onaim at
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookdisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
focar em; concentrar-se em
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mirar em; apontar para
More literal military/technical usage
Portugal
concentrar-se em; apontar para
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock in on
home in on
nail down
get a bead on
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