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zoom out

1 of 1verb
/zu:m aʊt/
Forms:zooms out,zooming out,zoomed out,zoomed out
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to adjust the lens of a camera in a way that makes the person or thing being filmed or photographed appear further away or smaller

transitive
  • In the architectural photography session, the photographer instinctively zoomed out to showcase the building's surroundings.
  • The security camera system automatically zoomed out to monitor a larger area of the parking lot.
  • The photographer skillfully zoomed out, revealing the breathtaking expanse of the sunset.
  • During the documentary filming, the cinematographer would often zoom out to provide context to the narrative.
  • The videographer needed to zoom out to include the entire stage during the live performance.