All 8 Uses

focus
in
The Lost Boy
(Edited)

The closer The Mother came, the more her red face, filled with hatred, came into focus.
Chpt 2 *

focus = view (a state where something can be seen clearly)
I tried to focus on the sounds of cars rushing up and down the steep street, until I finally gave in to sleep.
Chpt 4

focus = concentrate
I focused on Lilian's mouth moving, but I couldn't make out what she was saying.
Chpt 4

focused = looked and concentrated
As my eyes focused on my target, I tried to stop.
Chpt 5

focused = looked
Whenever I decided to steal a serious item, I became extremely focused inside.
Chpt 6

focused = concentrating on the matter at hand
I pocketed the change and turned my hunger off, focusing on shelter instead.
Chpt 6 *

focusing = concentrating
Rudy pointed at Lilian before focusing again on me.
Chpt 6

focusing = looking
I'm focused, and I know I'm going to make it.
Chpt 10

focused = concentrating on the matter at hand

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)