Collocation
reach a goal
Definition
to achieve an objective you have been working toward
'reach a goal' is a common English collocation. to achieve an objective you have been working toward
reach + a/your + goal
“After months of training, she finally reached her goal of running a marathon.”
Examples
- If you practice every day, you can _____ your goal.
- She _____ her goal of saving $1,000 by June.
- We’re working hard to _____ our goal before the deadline.
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- He hasn’t _____ his goal yet, but he’s getting closer.
- They will _____ their goal if they keep the same pace.
- I never thought I’d _____ my goal of speaking confidently in meetings.
- To _____ your goal, break the project into smaller weekly tasks.
- Despite several setbacks, the team eventually _____ its goal.
- With the new funding, the charity can realistically _____ its goal this year.
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