Collocation
reach a goal
to achieve an objective you have been working toward
Definition
'reach a goal' is a common English collocation. to achieve an objective you have been working toward
reach + a/your/their + goal
“If you keep practicing every day, you will reach your goal.”
Examples
- She reached her goal of saving enough money for a used car.
- With a clear plan, the team can reach its goal by the end of the quarter.
- He set small milestones to help him reach his goal faster.
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- They did not reach their goal this month, but they are getting closer.
- By cutting unnecessary expenses, we can reach our goal of paying off the loan early.
- Despite the setbacks, she remained focused and eventually reached her goal.
- The charity campaign reached its goal within forty-eight hours.
- To reach the goal, you will need to balance speed with accuracy.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with