Zoom

/zuːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a fast or abrupt movement.

There was a zoom of the rocket as it launched into the sky.

a feature in cameras or devices that allows for adjusting the focus or enlarging an image.

I need to adjust the zoom on my camera for a better shot.

verb

to move or travel very quickly.

The car zoomed past us on the highway.

to increase the magnification of an image or object, especially in photography or video.

She zoomed in on the picture to see the details more clearly.

to move suddenly and quickly toward a particular point.

The bird zoomed down from the tree to grab the worm.

The word 'zoom' is of imitative origin, reflecting the sound of something moving quickly.

zoom in

To focus closely on something.

zoom out

To reduce the focus, looking at something from a distance.

zoom meeting

A virtual meeting conducted via the Zoom platform.

focal length

The distance from the lens to the image sensor or film.

videoconferencing

Live, visual connection between two or more users over the internet.

camera

A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video.

To get very excited or energized.

She really zooms when she talks about her favorite band.

To increase speed or intensity quickly.

He zoomed through his homework last night.