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refocus

American  
[ree-foh-kuhs] / riˈfoʊ kəs /

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

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The results come as Nike looks to stoke a turnaround, including efforts to rebuild its wholesale channel, grow its running business, clear out old inventory and refocus on the performance sportswear it’s known for.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You have to refocus and be consistent in your preparation, be prepared as if it was the final, but we always prepare like every game's the final," said Bellamy.

From BBC

Then he swallowed thickly and refocused on me.

From Literature

"The heartbreak is actually more than I anticipated, but the energy to refocus and go again is definitely still there," said Bellamy.

From BBC

But it looks to be refocusing its priorities ahead of its own potential IPO—another opportunity for stocks.

From Barron's