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zoom
/zuːm/
Definition
1
To move or travel very quickly.
2
To adjust a lens to make a distant object appear closer.
3
A popular software platform for video conferencing that became synonymous with remote work during the early 2020s.
Examples
The photographers had to zoom in to capture the exact moment of the scandal, though some preferred to zoom out during certain unprofessional video calls.
I decided to zoom through my work hours, hoping my camera would stay off long enough to avoid any accidental 'Toobin' moments.
Despite the company's best efforts to zoom past its encryption controversies with an $18 million settlement, the awkward social history of the platform remains a permanent watermark.