All 8 Uses

focus
in
Thirteen Reasons Why
(Edited)

Wally's eyes were focused down, just beyond the edge of the counter, near my waist, and I knew what was coming.
p. 47.9 *

focused = looking
When I pull my gaze back and focus my eyes, I can see my own reflection in the glass.
p. 73.9 *

focus = adjust (to see clearly)
Her eyes stay focused on mine.
p. 105.4

focused = looking
Tyler aimed the camera and focused his lens, waiting for our beautiful, natural smiles.
p. 116.9

focused = (of a lens) adjusted to provide a clear image
I didn't care who was there, I was going to keep my eyes focused on her and we were going to talk.
p. 208.4

focused = looking
It's too dark to see the spindles behind the plastic window, pulling the tape from one side to the other, but I need to focus on something, so I try.
p. 214.9

focus = concentrate
And even though my thoughts were somewhere else—my eyes focused on nothing—I felt your touch.
p. 241.7

focused = looking
Still a block away, but the only thing I can focus on is the Stop sign straight ahead.
p. 245.2

focus = concentrate

Definitions:

(1) (focus as in: Turn your focus to question #2.)
to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
(2) (focus as in: The focus of our study is...)
where attention is concentrated or directed
(3) (focus as in: bring into focus; or out of focus)
a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
(4) (focus as with technical usage)
technical usage typically involves some sense of center or concentration such as:
- physics — a point where things come together such as the point where light rays meet
- geometry — a fixed reference point (as of a parabola)
- geology — the point of origin of an earthquake
See a comprehensive dictionary for other less common meanings.
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)