Range In (Verb)
Meaning
Direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The pilot used GPS to range in the aircraft for a precise landing on the runway.
- The army's missile system has the capability to range in on enemy targets with increased accuracy.
- Using more advanced technology helps to range in on the correct location for search and rescue teams.
- Radar signals are used to range in incoming aircraft and provide pilots with real-time distance information.
- Guided missiles range in on the heat signature of an enemy vehicle and track its movement.