With an eye to Meaning in English

expression

US

WITH (or WITHH) -un-EYE-too (or TUH, TIH)

UK

WITH-un-EYE-TOO

Definition

This expression means doing something with a particular aim, goal, or purpose in mind.

Usage & Nuances

A somewhat formal phrase, often used in business, planning, or writing. It is followed by a noun or 'verb+ing' (e.g., 'with an eye to improvement', 'with an eye to winning'). Not commonly used in casual speech.

• Spanish: con miras a - con el objetivo de
• Portuguese (BR): com o objetivo de - com vista a
• Portuguese (PT): com o objetivo de - com vista a
• Chinese (Simplified): 为了 - 以...为目的
• Chinese (Traditional): 為了 - 以...為目的
• Hindi: के उद्देश्य से - की नीयत से
• Arabic: بهدف - بغرض
• Bengali: উদ্দেশ্যে - লক্ষ্য রেখে
• Russian: с целью - с намерением
• Japanese: ～を見据えて - ～を目指して
• Vietnamese: với mục đích - nhằm
• Korean: ~을 염두에 두고 - ~을 목표로
• Turkish: amacıyla - hedefiyle
• Urdu: کی نیت سے - کے ارادے سے
• Indonesian: dengan tujuan - dengan maksud

Example Sentences

She enrolled in the course with an eye to improving her skills.

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They saved money every month with an eye to buying a new house.

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He volunteers at the hospital with an eye to gaining experience.

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She started taking evening classes with an eye to a possible promotion at work.

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Many companies are investing in green technology with an eye to future regulations.

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I'm updating my résumé with an eye to finding a better job soon.

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