take aim
To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen…To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')
» Tom took aim and fired a warning shot.
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')
He took aim at the prize bird meticulously and shot the cock from the distant flock with a single shot.
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(idiomatic)To direct criticism (towards).
He needed someone to blame for the bus accident, so took aim at the mechanics who failed to carry out the checks.
- point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Examples
17 sentencesTom took aim and fired a warning shot.
The sniper took aim at Tom, shot, and killed him.
Take aim at the target.
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Tom took aim at the deer.
Take steady aim at the tiger.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
takes aim, taking aim, took aim, taken aimSynonyms
4 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle