fo·cus /ˈfōkəs/ verb past tense: focused; past participle: focused 1. (of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly. "try to focus on a stationary object" 2. pay particular attention to. "the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales" 6x9in Coil Bound Notebook 120 Lined Pages