zero (in on) (Meaning)

zero (in on)

to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something), to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

The temperature outside is a bone-chilling zero degrees Fahrenheit.
After the fire, the house was reduced to zero, leaving only ashes behind.
The patient's vital signs were stable at zero, indicating no immediate health concerns.
The lottery ticket was an utter failure, with zero chance of winning.
The team's performance was at an all-time zero, resulting in their dismal record.
The balance in my bank account has reached zero, signifying the need to replenish it.
The empty stadium echoed with the sound of zero spectators, reflecting the lack of interest in the game.
The blood alcohol concentration of the driver was zero, indicating they were sober.
The probability of winning the jackpot is infinitesimally small, approaching zero.
The number of stars visible from the city center is zero due to light pollution.

to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something), to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

home (in on),point, set, center, focus, level, direct, fasten, hone in (on), aim

evade,avoid, shun, idle, dawdle, fiddle (around), trifle, mess, monkey (around), poke

The temperature outside is a bone-chilling zero degrees Fahrenheit.

After the fire, the house was reduced to zero, leaving only ashes behind.

The patient's vital signs were stable at zero, indicating no immediate health concerns.

The lottery ticket was an utter failure, with zero chance of winning.