Meaning of the word zoom in English

What does zoom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

zoom

US /zuːm/
UK /zuːm/

Verb

2.

(of a camera or user) change smoothly from a long shot to a close-up or vice versa.

Example:
the camera zoomed in for a close-up of his face

Exclamation

1.

used to express sudden fast movement.

Example:
then suddenly, zoom!, he's off

Noun

1.

a camera shot that changes smoothly from a long shot to a close-up or vice versa.

Example:
the zoom button
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