How to Memorize

focus (mind) on objective/goals/work

Analysis

The word 'focus' is used as a verb and a noun. To focus something means to adjust so that it is clearly visible or defined. You can focus a camera, telescope or microscope for example in order to see the image clearly. To focus on something means to make it the centre of attention. "The study focused on women between the ages of 19-27" This use is similar in meaning to 'concentrate on'. As a noun, 'a focus' on something refers to what the main topic of something is about. "The focus of the documentary was on birds emigrating." "As a company, our focus is on high-quality entertainment."  'Re-focus' means to change the focus of something to something new or different. "If we refocus our approach to target an older audience we may find a larger customer base." It also means to physically adjust or readjust the focus on a lens on a camera, microscope or telescope for example.

Social Examples (Basic)

1. Stop focusing on your past mistakes, the coach warned his players. Look to the future.
2. If you want to do well in life, you need to focus your mind on your goals.
3. I knew he'd do well in his exams. He's remained so focused all year.

Social Examples (Advance)

1. After completing his university course, the man turned his focus to securing a well-paid job.
2. The athlete turned her focus to the next race after a disappointing performance.
3. When she returned from her holiday, Joan decided to refocus her attention on her writing.

Professional Examples (Basic)

1. You can work on more than one task, because each one doesn't require a lot of focus.
2. I'll get this finished really quickly. It doesn't require a lot of focus.
3. When the new CEO took over, the company began focusing on its core principles.
4. Okay, everyone, don't lose focus on our main objective. We need to close the deal with our biggest client this month.
5. The company decided to refocus their commitment to their core principles.
6. I think we should refocus our energy on my original plan for the product. This new one isn't working.

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