B2nounworkeducation
US/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
UK/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
the main thing people pay attention to; also the ability to give all your attention to something
In context
The main focus of the meeting was how to cut costs.
Long phone calls make me lose focus when I'm working.
The photo is out of focus, so I can't see their faces clearly.
Words that go with focus
adjective + noun
- main focusthe thing that gets the most attentionThe main focus of the course is speaking practice.
noun + preposition
- focus onthe thing that attention is directed towardThe company has a strong focus on customer service.
verb + noun
- lose focusstop being able to pay attentionI lose focus after two hours of studying.
- shift the focuschange what you give most attention toThe new manager wants to shift the focus to online sales.
preposition + noun
- out of focusnot clear or sharp, like a blurry photoMost of my holiday photos were out of focus.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I can't focus to my work.Correct: I can't focus on my work.