Meaning of the word "zoom out" in English

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

zoom out

US /zuːm aʊt/
UK /zuːm aʊt/
"zoom out" picture

Phrasal Verb

1.

to make the subject of an image appear smaller and therefore seem further away or to show more of the surroundings

Example:
Can you zoom out so I can see the whole building?
The camera automatically zoomed out to capture the landscape.
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