refocus

[ree-foh-kuhs]

verb (used with object)

1. to bring (a lens, beam of light, one's gaze, etc.) into focus again or on a new point.

2. to concentrate (thought, efforts, or the like) again or on a new task, subject, or target.

verb (used without object)

1. of a lens or beam of light, to come into focus again or on a new point.

2. to concentrate one's thought, efforts, etc., again or on a new task or subject.

Example Sentences

I tried to strain and refocus a thousand times.

From Salon

Sky, which employs more than 20,000 people in the UK, is understood to be wanting to refocus efforts on improving its digital and TV services, rather than creating new platforms.

From BBC

This spring, Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role at the White House to refocus on Tesla amid falling vehicle sales and a brand reputation crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

Nothing like a majestic creature who rewards your undivided attention, then, to refocus one’s energies.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever the case, Murph soon cast aside her Ivy League aspirations — not to mention her devotion to cheer, though that’s come back more recently — and refocused on her first love of music.

From Los Angeles Times