Zoom
Noun, Verb
UK
/zuːm/
US
/zuːm/
Definition
(v) : To move quickly, or to make an image appear larger.
(n) : A quick movement, or a video calling app.
(n) : A quick movement, or a video calling app.
Example
"(v): The car zoomed down the road."
"(v) : She zoomed in on the photo to see the small details."
"(n) : They met their teacher on Zoom for an online class."
Explanation
Zoom means to move or go very fast or to make something look closer using a camera or computer. For example, the car zoomed past the shop, or she zoomed in on the picture to see it clearly. As a noun, it means a quick movement or sound made when something moves fast, like we heard the zoom of the car as it passed by, or the plane took off with a loud zoom. We also use “Zoom” as a video calling app (an online place that lets people see or talk to each other face-to-face). It can mean speed, focus, or online communication depending on how it’s used.