Meaning & use
focus on
To give particular attention to a specific subject, task, or goal.
See it in a sentence
The coach told the team to focus on defense during the second half.
She decided to focus on her health after a stressful year at work.
A note on using this word
"Focus on" is typically followed by a noun or gerund, not a bare infinitive ("focus on finishing," not "focus to finish").
Words with a similar meaning
concentrate onprioritize
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