zoom out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Adjust a view or camera to show a wider area
Why “out”? Something comes into the open. People can see it, know it, or understand it.
“Zoom out to see the whole map.”
“Zoom out to fit everyone in the group photo.”
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Zoom out means adjust a view or camera to show a wider area. Zoom in means adjust a view to show a closer area.
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zoom in
A contrast learners often mix up
Adjust a view to show a closer area
act out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
bail out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Rescue someone, especially financially
bear out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Provide evidence that confirms what someone has said
blast out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Play music extremely loudly through speakers
break out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
(of war, fire or disease) start suddenly
bring out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Make a quality or feature more obvious; Publish or launch a new product; Cause a particular response or behaviour in someone; Take something out of a container or place to show it; Encourage a shy person to be more confident
burst out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Suddenly start crying, laughing or shouting; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) suddenly begin loudly
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