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Phrase(s): focus something on someone or something
1. Lit. to aim a lens at someone or something and adjust the lens for clarity. • I focused the binoculars on the bird and stood there in awe at its beauty. • He focused the camera on Jane and snapped the shutter. 2. Fig. to direct attention to someone or something. • Could we please focus the discussion on the matter at hand for a few moments? • Let’s focus our attention on Tom and discuss his achievements so far., Phrase(s): focus on someone or something
1. Lit. to aim and adjust a lens (including the lens in the eye) onto someone or something. • I focused on the flower and pressed the shutter release. • I focused on Fred and snapped just as he moved. 2. Fig. to dwell on the subject of someone or something. • Let’s focus on the question of the electric bill, if you don’t mind. • Let us focus on Fred and discuss his progress.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs