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aim at the target

[/eɪm æt ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
verb phrase
mirar no alvo
1. To point or direct a weapon, projectile, or object toward a specific goal or objective
The archer aimed at the target with precision.
O arqueiro mirou no alvo com precisão.
2. To direct one's efforts or intentions toward achieving a specific goal
We aim at the target of reducing carbon emissions by 50%.
Almejamos o alvo de reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50%.
3. To focus attention or resources toward a particular objective
The marketing campaign aims at the target demographic of young professionals.
A campanha de marketing visa ao público-alvo de profissionais jovens.
Synonyms
targetaim fordirect atpoint atfocus onstrive for
Antonyms
missignoreoverlookdisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mirar no alvo / visar ao alvo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mirar no alvo
Preferred in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
apontar para o alvo
Alternative regional usage
Portugal
mirar o alvo / visar o alvo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the target
miss the mark
on target
dead on target
bull's eye
set one's sights on
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