a thing or person that is the centre of interest or activity
Example:
- In rural areas, the school is often the focal point for the local community.
- He quickly became the focal point for those who disagreed with government policy.
Extra examples:
- An outdoor performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ will be the focal point of the weekend.
- The focal point of the policy developed by the government was the construction of a rail network.
- The site manager acts as the focal point of the operation.
- With wall hangings you can choose a bold, vivid effect that will be the focal point of the room.
a point at which waves of light, sound, etc. meet after reflection or refraction; the point from which waves of light, sound, etc. seem to come