noun
the concentration of attention or energy on something
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- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
noun
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
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- the quarterback fumbled the snap
verb
center upon
Synonyms
focus on
center on
revolve around
revolve about
concentrate on
center
Examples
- Her entire attention centered on her children
- Our day revolved around our work
verb
direct one's attention on something
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- Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
verb
move into the center
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- That vase in the picture is not centered