long-term goals
nounUK /ˌlɒŋ tɜːm ˈɡəʊlz/
US /ˌlɔːŋ tɝːm ˈɡoʊlz/
Things you want to achieve that will take a long time to finish.
Saving money to buy a bicycle is one of my long-term goals.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Big dreams you work toward over many years.
Becoming a doctor is one of her long-term goals.
3. Plans that need steady effort over time.
Learning a new language is easier when you set long-term goals.
4. Targets that are not reached quickly.
The team wrote down its long-term goals for the next five years.