Phrasal Verb |
Definition |
Example |
zero in on + |
discover, pinpoint |
I think I have zeroed in on what has been causing the problem. |
zip around + |
move quickly from place to place |
I zipped around town after work today. |
zone out |
stop paying attention |
He zoned out during class. |
zonk out |
fall asleep |
Jill was so exhausted after taking the TOEFL test that she zonked out before dinner. |
zoom in |
focus |
You need a telephoto lens to zoom in. |
zoom in on + |
focus on something, pinpoint |
She zoomed in on his face while taking the picture. |