Take aim Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪm
TAYK AYM
tˈeɪk/ /ˈeɪm
TAYK AYM
Definition
To point a weapon or object carefully at a target before trying to hit it; also used for focusing on a goal or objective.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for weapons (guns, bows) but can also mean to focus attention or effort on a goal. Commonly heard in both formal and informal speech. Can be mistaken for 'take aim at' meaning to criticize, especially in news or writing.
Spanish: apuntarPortuguese (BR): mirar - apontar (arma)Portuguese (PT): apontar (arma)Chinese (Simplified): 瞄准Chinese (Traditional): 瞄準Hindi: निशाना लगानाArabic: يُصوِّبBengali: লক্ষ্য করা - নিশানা নেওয়াRussian: прицелиться - нацелитьсяJapanese: 狙いを定めるVietnamese: nhắm mục tiêu - nhắmKorean: 조준하다 - 목표를 겨누다Turkish: nişan almakUrdu: نشان لیناIndonesian: membidik - mengincar
Example Sentences
He took aim at the target before shooting.
basic
The archer took aim and shot the arrow.
basic
Before throwing, she took aim carefully.
basic
She paused to take aim at her dreams.
natural
You have to take aim before you make a big decision in life.
natural
He took aim at improving his English this year.
natural