Collocation
set a goal
Definition
to decide on a specific aim you want to achieve
'set a goal' is a common English collocation. to decide on a specific aim you want to achieve
set + a + goal
“I set a goal to run 5 kilometers by the end of the month.”
Examples
- Every Monday, I _____ a goal for the week.
- She _____ a goal to save more money this year.
- We _____ a goal to finish the project by Friday.
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- At the start of the season, the coach _____ a goal for the team.
- After the meeting, they _____ a goal to improve customer support response time.
- Last year, I _____ a goal to read 20 books, and I completed it.
- Before training begins, athletes often _____ a goal that is measurable and realistic.
- To stay motivated, try to _____ a goal with a clear deadline.
- Management _____ a goal of cutting energy use by 15% across all offices.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder
- do a job to perform a task or piece of work; to complete work that needs to be done