zoom

[zuːm]

zoom Definition

• 1. to move very quickly and smoothly in a particular direction
• 2. to make an image on a computer screen larger or smaller by using a special command or button

Using zoom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "zoom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car zoomed past us on the highway.

• Example

  She zoomed in on the picture to get a closer look.

• Example

  The camera zoomed out to show the entire landscape.

zoom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for zoom

• rush
• speed
• dash
• fly
• dart

Antonyms for zoom

• crawl
• creep
• plod

Phrases with zoom

• zoom in

  to focus on a specific detail or aspect of something

  Example

  Let's zoom in on the data to see if we can find any patterns.

• zoom out

  to view something from a wider perspective

  Example

  We need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture before making any decisions.

• zoom meeting

  a video conference call conducted over the internet using the Zoom platform

  Example

  I have a Zoom meeting with my colleagues later today.

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Summary: zoom in Brief

The verb 'zoom' [zuːm] means to move quickly and smoothly in a particular direction, or to make an image on a computer screen larger or smaller. It is often used in phrases like 'zoom in' and 'zoom out' to indicate focusing on specific details or viewing something from a wider perspective. 'Zoom' can also refer to a video conference call conducted over the internet using the Zoom platform.