zoom
—zoom /zuːm/
Ⅰ noun [C] INFORMAL ► F0 a ZOOM LENS(Cf. ↑zoom lens)
Ⅱ verb INFORMAL ↑Verb Endings for zoom 1 F0 [I + adv/prep] to move very quickly: » They got into the car and zoomed off.» In the last few metres of the race, she suddenly zoomed ahead.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving quickly2 F0 [I] If prices or sales zoom, they increase suddenly and quickly: » House prices suddenly zoomed last year.Thesaurus+: ↑Value and price increases |