(~at) nişan almak

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Definition of (~at) nişan almak in Turkish English dictionary

aim

To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it

To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target

The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected

{n} an endeavor, direction, design, object pointed at

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"

To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well

If an action or plan is aimed at achieving something, it is intended or planned to achieve it. The new measures are aimed at tightening existing sanctions. talks aimed at ending the war

When you take aim, you point a weapon or object at someone or something, before firing or throwing it. She had spotted a man with a shotgun taking aim

The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve. The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Hindu culture and traditions. = objective

Conjecture; guess

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it

Intention; purpose; design; scheme

the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired"

Your aim is your skill or action in pointing a weapon or other object at its target. He stood with the gun in his right hand and his left hand steadying his aim

direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"

If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it. He is aiming for the 100 metres world record an appeal which aims to raise funds for children with special needs

{i} purpose, intent; ambition, aspiration; objective, goal

Hyphenation

(~at) ni·şan al·mak