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zoom out
/zuːm aʊt/
[/zuːm aʊt/]
widen the view
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make an image or screen show a wider area by appearing smaller and farther.
Example
Zoom out to see the whole map.
Zoom out to see the whole map.
Etymology
From 'zoom' plus 'out', the counterpart to zoom in.
How & Where It’s Used
Common with cameras, maps, and screens.