zoom out

phrasal verb

Meaning

Decrease the magnification of an image or view to include more of the surrounding area.

Examples

If you zoom out, you will be able to see the entire mountain range.
The map was too detailed, so I had to zoom out to find the highway.

Synonyms: shrink, reduce, widen, de-magnify

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zoom out

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /zuːm aʊt/

Definition

Decrease the magnification of an image or view to include more of the surrounding area.

Examples

If you zoom out, you will be able to see the entire mountain range.
The map was too detailed, so I had to zoom out to find the highway.

Synonyms of zoom out

Words with a similar meaning to zoom out:

shrink
reduce
widen
de-magnify

Antonyms of zoom out

Words with the opposite meaning to zoom out:

zoom in

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