HyperDic: zero_in

English > 2 senses of the expression zero in:
VERBcompetitionzero in, range in, home indirect onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids
changezero in, zeroadjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)
English > zero in: 2 senses > verb 1, competition
Meaningdirect onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsrange in, home in
Broadertarget, aim, place, direct, pointIntend (something) to move towards a certain goal / goal
English > zero in: 2 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningAdjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymzero
Broaderadjust, set, correctalter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

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