Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
zero in on goals
enfocar toda la atención y esfuerzo en lograr algo
Meaning
to focus all attention and effort on achieving something
Example
The team needs to **zero in on goals** to stay efficient.
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zero out
reducir una cantidad a nada
Meaning
to reduce an amount to nothing
Example
We **zero out** the balance every month to avoid interest.
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zip up
cerrar algo con una cremallera
Meaning
to close something with a zipper
Example
Don’t forget to **zip up** your jacket, it’s cold outside.
phrasal-verb
zone away
escapar mentalmente de preocupaciones o estrés
Meaning
to mentally escape from worries or stress
Example
I like to **zone away** by listening to soft music.
phrasal-verb
zone back
volver a concentrarse mentalmente después de una distracción o estrés
Meaning
to return mental focus after distraction or stress
Example
After a short break, I managed to **zone back** into my work.
phrasal-verb
zone back in
recuperar el enfoque después de estar distraído
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
phrasal-verb
zone in
centrarse completamente en algo importante
Meaning
to focus your attention fully on something important
Example
I try to **zone in** when handling complex projects.
phrasal-verb
zone in on calmness
enfocar tu mente en mantener la calma
Meaning
to focus your mind on staying calm
Example
Try to **zone in on calmness** during meditation.
phrasal-verb
zone into calmness
centrar completamente tu mente en paz y relajación
Meaning
to focus your mind completely on peace and relaxation
Example
Meditation helps me **zone into calmness** after stressful meetings.
phrasal-verb
zone off into
desconectarse mentalmente y dejarse llevar por pensamientos
Meaning
to disconnect mentally and drift into thoughts
Example
During long hours, she often **zones off into** daydreams.
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zone out during
perder el enfoque o dejar de prestar atención
Meaning
to lose focus or stop paying attention
Example
I often **zone out during** long meetings when I'm exhausted.
phrasal-verb
zone out with
relajarse o distraerse mentalmente mientras se usa algo como música o un programa
Meaning
to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show
Example
I sometimes **zone out with** a podcast on the bus ride home.
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zone within
centrar tu atención en tu interior para encontrar calma y paz
Meaning
to turn your focus inward for calm and peace
Example
Meditation helps you **zone within** and find balance.
phrasal-verb
zone yourself in
centrarse profundamente en algo para olvidar el estrés
Meaning
to focus deeply on something to forget stress
Example
I **zone myself in** on painting to relax my mind.
phrasal-verb
zone yourself out
desconectarse deliberadamente de un entorno estresante
Meaning
to deliberately disconnect from stressful surroundings
Example
Sometimes you just need to **zone yourself out** and take a break.