ZOOM | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Zoom

Zoom

Definition/Meaning

(verb)

To move quickly or suddenly, often with a loud noise.

e.g. The sports car zoomed down the highway at 120 miles per hour.

(verb)

to increase or decrease the focus on a device such as a camera to make objects appear closer or further, or to make something appear bigger or smaller on an electronic screen;

e.g. I tried to zoom out so that I could capture the whole building in the picture. He tried to zoom in on the screen so that he could read the writing in the picture.

(verb)

to show a sharp increase in amount or quantity;

e.g. The sales of ice cream usually zoom as the weather becomes warmer.

(verb)

to use the online service called Zoom in order to host and/or attend video meetings (used as "Zoom");

e.g. She plans to Zoom her colleagues to discuss the project.

(noun)

a function or a tool (such as a lens) that allows a camera to change its focus so that objects appear closer and therefore bigger;

e.g. This button operates the zoom on the camera.

(noun)

a buzzing or humming sound produced by something moving very quickly, or the action or instance of making such a sound;

e.g. The children laughed at the zoom of the toy racecar with which they were playing.