refocus
verb/riˈfoʊkəs/
Frequency rank: #16,872 most common English word
Meaning
to shift attention or effort back to a particular subject or goal
Example sentence
After the meeting was interrupted, the manager asked everyone to refocus on the main topic.
Synonyms & related words
- redirect
- concentrate
- return
- realign
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