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zoom out

/zuːm aʊt/

[/zuːm aʊt/]

widen the view

Beginnerverb

Definition

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

Example

Zoom out to see the whole map.

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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phrasal-verb

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