home in

concentrarsi su, focalizzarsi su

Concentrare maggiormente l'attenzione su qualcosa, spesso mentre si cerca una risposta.

In inglese semplice: To focus your attention more closely on something, often as you search for an answer.

• We homed in on the main problem.
• The detective used the clues to home in on a suspect.
• Her questions are homing in on the source of the confusion.

Come si usa: home in on something (The investigators homed in on a possible cause.)

Sinonimi: zero in, focus

Espressioni comuni: home in quickly, home in gradually

dirigersi verso il bersaglio, avvicinarsi al bersaglio

Avvicinarsi a un bersaglio, spesso seguendo un segnale.

In inglese semplice: To move closer to a target, often by following a signal.

• The missile homed in on the ship.
• Rescue teams used the signal to home in on our position.
• The aircraft is homing in on the radio beacon.

Come si usa: home in on something (The missile homed in on the target.)

Sinonimi: zero in, close in

Espressioni comuni: home in slowly, home in accurately