zoom

zoom · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To move very quickly.

  2. 2.

    To change the focal length of a camera lens to make objects appear closer or farther.

  3. 3.

    [as noun]A fast movement; a camera zoom.

  4. 4.

    [computing]To participate in a video conference (from the brand name Zoom).

Related words

Antonyms: crawl
See also: camera, magnify, speed
Synonyms: magnify, race, speed

Etymology

Imitative of the sound of rapid movement. First recorded in the early 20th century in aviation contexts.