"To focus the discussion" means to center or direct the conversation on a specific topic or issue. It implies bringing everyone's attention and efforts towards discussing and addressing that particular subject. Full definition
These discussions generally benefit from a moderator, someone not on the planning team, who helps focus the discussion on important issues and keeps the conversation grounded in data. (lsalliance.org)
Other webinars provide focused discussion of Facing History pedagogy, teaching strategies, and educational trends. (facinghistory.org)
This enables more focused discussions, particularly about low - income and minority students traditionally not well served by higher education. (nscnews.org)