zoom out

verb2

1. •
   To decrease the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a reduced magnification of the image, or a wider-angle view.

   • The director asked to zoom out for a wider shot of the landscape.
   • The drone's camera began to zoom out as it ascended higher into the sky.
2. •
   To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image smaller and possibly less detailed.

   • You can zoom out on the screen to see the entire document.