zooming

7 definitions • 9 examples

a brand name for computer software that allows a group of two or more people to see and talk to each other over the internet using their computers, tablets, or smartphones:

Those of us working from home during the coronavirus pandemic soon became a lot more familiar with Zoom.

Read our guide on how to use Zoom and how to set up a Zoom meeting.

to move very quickly:

They got into the car and zoomed off.

In the last few metres of the race, she suddenly zoomed ahead.

If prices or sales zoom, they increase suddenly and quickly:

House prices suddenly zoomed up last year.

to communicate using the software application Zoom:

When we are zooming with our friends it reduces the solitude of social distancing.

Have you Zoomed yet? Here's your chance to give it a try in our online book discussion.

to move very quickly:

Cars and trucks zoom past.

If costs, sales, etc., zoom, they increase quickly:

In two months the magazine’s circulation zoomed to 26,000.