workingtoward
verb (present participle)UK /ˈwɜː.kɪŋ təˈwɔːd/
US /ˈwɝː.kɪŋ təˈwɔːrd/
Trying hard to reach a goal.
She is working toward finishing her homework before dinner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making steady effort to achieve something over time.
The team is working toward a better score this season.
3. Moving or heading in the direction of something.
The hikers are working toward the top of the hill.
4. Helping to make something happen.
The new rules are working toward a cleaner park.