aiming

verb (present participle)
UK /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
US /ˈeɪmɪŋ/

Pointing something at a target you want to hit.

She is aiming her arrow at the bullseye.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Trying to achieve a goal.

He is aiming to finish the race in under an hour.

3. Planning something for a certain person or group.

The ad is aiming at young readers.

4. Pointing a camera or light in a direction.

The photographer is aiming the lens at the sunset.