zoom out (/zuːm aʊt/)

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Meaning

Meaning: widen the view

To make an image or screen show a wider area by appearing smaller and farther.

Examples

🗣 Zoom out to see the whole map.

Etymology

From ‘zoom’ plus ‘out’, the counterpart to zoom in.

How & Where It’s Used

Common with cameras, maps, and screens.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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