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zoom verb (zoomed, zooming) 1 tr & intr (often zoom over, past, etc) to move or cause something to move very quickly, making a loud low-pitched buzzing noise. 2 intrans (usually zoom away, off, etc) to move very quickly. 3 intrans to increase quickly • Prices have zoomed in the past year. noun the act or sound of zooming.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c, meaning 'to make a buzzing noise', but soon transferring its meaning from the sound made by bees to their speed of movement.
zoom in or zoom (a camera) in on someone or something said of a camera or its operator: to close up on them using a zoom lens. zoom out or zoom (a camera) out said of a camera or its operator: to open out a shot after a close-up. |
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