verb
home
To move accurately toward a target.
The device homes in on the strongest radio signal.
Etymology
The verb first concerned returning home, as with homing animals. It extended to moving toward a selected destination or target with similar directional accuracy.
More examples
- The missile homed toward its target.
- The bird homes back to its loft.
- The camera homes in on her face.
Forms
home · homes · homed · homing
Similar words
- target
- Emphasizes choosing or aiming at an object.