refocus

verb

re·​fo·​cus (ˌ)rē-ˈfō-kəs How to pronounce refocus (audio)
refocused; refocusing; refocuses
Synonyms of refocusnext

transitive verb

1
: to focus again
2
: to change the emphasis or direction of
had refocused his life

intransitive verb

1
: to focus something again
2
: to change emphasis or direction

Examples of refocus in a Sentence

She refocused her energies toward a career in music. He needs to refocus his attention on his schoolwork. Sports are not a priority now. You need to refocus and improve your grades.
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Disney should consider getting out of streaming and refocusing on its core business of producing rather than distributing content, Wells Fargo said. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Nike is showing signs of a strategic turnaround, refocusing on sports, innovation, and brand discipline after previously over-relying on direct-to-consumer lifestyle products. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 In recent years, Abercrombie jeans have become a sort of phenomenon, thanks to a rebrand and refocus on creating the best-fitting off-the-rack jeans. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 Owner Carlos Suárez told CharlotteFive the decision was voluntary and a chance to refocus on what started it all — baking. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for refocus

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of refocus was circa 1865

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refocus

transitive verb
re·​fo·​cus (ˈ)rē-ˈfō-kəs How to pronounce refocus (audio)
: to focus again

intransitive verb

: to focus something again

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