refocus
Americanverb (used with object)
-
to bring (a lens, beam of light, one's gaze, etc.) into focus again or on a new point.
-
to concentrate (thought, efforts, or the like) again or on a new task, subject, or target.
verb (used without object)
-
of a lens or beam of light, to come into focus again or on a new point.
-
to concentrate one's thought, efforts, etc., again or on a new task or subject.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The first pope from the Americas had sought to refocus the Catholic Church on promoting social and economic justice but presided over growing divisions.
Under the plan, Nike has been working to double down on the performance sportswear it’s known for, refocusing on athletes rather than casual footwear and apparel.
“So, I don’t think it took for us to have this game tonight to refocus us.”
From Los Angeles Times
Motability said it was "refocusing" which vehicles were available on the scheme, adding that it would "focus on vehicles that meet disabled people's needs" and are "safe, reliable and affordable to run".
From BBC
It needs to refocus its priorities on strategic economic issues going forward, he said, noting "difficulties" in the G20 finding common approaches to armed conflicts around the world.
From Barron's
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.