Take Aim (Verb)
Meaning
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She carefully took aim at the target before releasing the arrow from her bow.
- The photographer took aim at the stunning sunset to get the perfect shot for her magazine cover.
- The archer took aim, drew back her string, and let the arrow fly towards the bullseye.
- He was about to take aim at the animal when he changed his mind and decided not to hunt that day.
- The hunter took aim at the deer but felt a pang of guilt and lowered his rifle instead.