to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem
Come on, concentrate! We don't have all day to do this.
I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.
I find running concentrates the mind (= helps me to think).
The chef needed to concentrate on balancing the flavors to create a delicious and harmonious dish.
To prepare for the exam, it's important to find a quiet place where you can concentrate without distractions.
The researcher had to concentrate on analyzing the data to draw meaningful conclusions for the study.
When practicing mindfulness, it's essential to concentrate on the present moment and let go of distractions.
