Refocus
/ˌriːˈfoʊ.kəs/noun
To adjust something so that it becomes clear, sharp, or centered again.
Did you know?It comes from Latin focus, once meaning a hearth or fireplace, so the “focus” at the center of attention began as the place where fire burned in the home.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
focus
“hearth, fireplace, or domestic fire”
17th Century
English
focus
“the point where rays of light or heat meet; later, the center of attention”
Late 19th Century
English
refocus
“to bring back into focus again”
Modern English
English
refocus
“to adjust again for clarity, precision, or renewed attention”