Predicate: zero_in

Roleset id: zero_in.01 , target, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

zero_in.01: ZERO_IN-V NOTES: Frames file for 'zero' based on sentences in wsj. No Verbnet entry. (from zero.01-v predicate notes)

Aliases:

AliasFrameNetVerbNet
zero_in (v.)

Roles:

        Arg0-PAG: targeter
        Arg1-PPT: thing aimed at

Example: ready, aim, fire!

        person: ns,  tense: present,  aspect: ns,  voice: active,  form: full

        In making cases, the authorities frequently zero in on alleged misrepresentations made by the charities' fund raisers.

        ArgM-TMP: In making cases
        Arg0: the authorities
        ArgM-TMP: frequently
        Rel: [ zero] [ in]
        Arg1: on alleged misrepresentations made by the charities' fund raisers


Predicate: zero_out

Roleset id: zero_out.02 , get rid of, remove, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

zero_out.02: ZERO_OUT-V NOTES: (from zero.02-v)

Aliases:

AliasFrameNetVerbNet
zero_out (v.)

Roles:

        Arg0-PAG: entity removing
        Arg1-PPT: thing being removed

Example: graft

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: infinitive

        They were appalled, for instance, that [he]-1 wanted *trace*-1 to target more of the $3 billion Community Development Block Grant program to low-income projects and zero out the notorious ``discretionary'' funds that have allowed HUD officials to steer contracts to political cronies.

        Arg0: *trace*
        Rel: [ zero] [ out]
        Arg1: the notorious ``discretionary'' funds that have allowed HUD officials to steer contracts to political cronies