English Reference
Verb

refocus

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹiˈfoʊkəs/ UK /ɹɪfˈəʊkəs/ re·fo·cus UK spelling refocused, refocuses, refocussed, refocussing

v.to change your attention or energy to a different task or goal. You use this when you need to stop being distracted and start working on something important again.

v.to redirect one's attention, effort, or resources toward a new or different objective. Often used in professional or academic contexts to describe a shift in strategic priorities.


SIMPLE

I need to refocus on my work after this meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

After the initial excitement of the launch, the team had to refocus on the long-term maintenance of the software.

COMPLEX

The CEO decided to refocus the company's efforts from international expansion to improving the domestic customer experience, a move that required a complete overhaul of the marketing department.


From re- + focus.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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