focus on

/ˈfoʊkɪs ɑn/

/ˈfəʊkɪs ɒn/

Other forms: focused on; focusing on; focuses on; focussing on

Definitions of focus on
  1. verb
    center upon
    synonyms: center, center on, concentrate on, revolve about, revolve around
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    type of:
    bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on
    be relevant to
Pronunciation
US

/ˈfoʊkɪs ɑn/
UK

/ˈfəʊkɪs ɒn/
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