Shoot for Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SHOOT-for, SHOOT-fer
ʃˈuːt/ /fˈɔː
SHOOT-for
Definition
To try to achieve or reach a particular goal; to aim for something ambitious or desirable.
Usage & Nuances
'Shoot for' is informal and often used with ambitious goals ('shoot for the stars'). Common in encouragement or advice. Don't confuse with 'shoot' (fire a weapon). Usually followed by a noun phrase (e.g., 'shoot for first place').
Spanish: apuntar a - aspirar aPortuguese (BR): almejar - buscar alcançarPortuguese (PT): almejar - tentar alcançarChinese (Simplified): 争取 - 力争Chinese (Traditional): 爭取 - 力爭Hindi: कोशिश करना - लक्ष्य रखनाArabic: يسعى إلى - يهدف إلىBengali: লক্ষ্য রাখা - চেষ্টা করাRussian: стремиться - нацеливатьсяJapanese: 目指す - 狙うVietnamese: nhắm tới - hướng tớiKorean: 목표로 삼다 - 노리다Turkish: hedeflemek - amaçlamakUrdu: ہدف بنانا - نشانہ رکھناIndonesian: menargetkan - berusaha untuk
Example Sentences
You should shoot for the best grade in your class.
basic
Many people shoot for a promotion at work.
basic
I always shoot for my personal best when I run.
basic
You can do it—just shoot for your dreams!
natural
Let’s shoot for meeting around six, does that work?
natural
If you’re going to try, you might as well shoot for the stars.
natural