zuːm aʊt
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- zoom
- Particle:
- out
- Separable:
- No
What does "zoom out" mean?
- To reduce magnification to see a wider view
- To take a broader perspective
Examples
- Zoom out to see the whole picture.
- The camera zoomed out to show the entire stadium.
- Let's zoom out and look at the bigger picture.
- If you zoom out on the map, you can see the whole country.
- Sometimes you need to zoom out and see things in perspective.
How to use it
Opposite of 'zoom in'. Also used metaphorically: 'zoom out' from a problem means to consider the broader context.
Similar expressions
reduce magnification
pull back
widen view
Opposites
zoom in
magnify
Related phrasal verbs
- zoom in
To magnify or enlarge a view
- get out
To leave a place, room, or vehicle
- turn out
To have a particular result or end in a certain way
- go out
To leave your home for social activities or entertainment
- give out
To distribute something to multiple people
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
Use it in a practice answer
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