zoom out
verb/ˌzuːm ˈaʊt/
Etymology From zoom + out.
1
To decrease the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a reduced magnification of the image, or a wider-angle view.
- The director asked to zoom out for a wider shot of the landscape.
- The drone's camera began to zoom out as it ascended higher into the sky.
2
To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image smaller and possibly less detailed.
- You can zoom out on the screen to see the entire document.
- Antonyms
- zoom in