Phrase guide

go wide

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To use a wide-angle lens to take one or more photographs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

Examples

  • 1998, Sport Diver. Vol. 6, No. 6. Pg. 36. First and foremost, you'll need a wide-angle lens for going wide on your dive.
  • 2004. Digital Photography Bible. Dan Simon. Pg. 48. You need to go wide just to fit things in.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To change frequently.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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verb

Meaning 3

To spread one's attention from a narrow focus to a more diverse one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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