long-term goal
nounUK /ˌlɒŋ tɜːm ˈɡəʊl/
US /ˌlɔːŋ tɜːrm ˈɡoʊl/
Something you want to do that takes a long time to finish.
Learning to play the piano is my long-term goal.
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2. A target you hope to reach after many months or years of work.
Saving money for college is a long-term goal for many students.
3. A big aim that needs patience and steady effort over time.
Running a marathon became her long-term goal after she started training.
4. A plan for the future that you work toward step by step.
His long-term goal is to open his own bakery someday.