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on target

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˈtɑrɡɪt/ · UK /ɒn ˈtɑːɡɪt/

on target means: In the direction of the goal, so a shot could score unless someone stops it.

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TOWARD THE GOALB2

In the direction of the goal, so a shot could score unless someone stops it.

  • His shot was on target.
  • The goalkeeper saved three shots on target.
  • They had only one attempt on target in the match.

Similar words: toward the goal

Opposites: off target

Common phrases: shot on target, be on target, attempt on target

CORRECTB2

Correct or very close to what was expected or predicted.

  • Your estimate was on target.
  • Her predictions proved to be right on target.
  • The report's assessment of demand was on target.

Similar words: accurate, correct, spot on

Opposites: inaccurate, wrong

Common phrases: right on target, on target estimates, be on target

HIT ACCURATELYB1

So that something reaches the exact place it was aimed at.

  • The arrow landed on target.
  • All three darts hit right on target.
  • She fired twice, and both shots were on target.

Similar words: accurately, with precision

Opposites: off target

Common phrases: land on target, hit on target, right on target

Questions about on target

What does on target mean?

In the direction of the goal, so a shot could score unless someone stops it.

What is on target in other languages?

Türkçe: kaleyi bulan · Español: a puerta · Français: cadré · Deutsch: aufs Tor · Italiano: in porta · 日本語: ゴールの枠内に

How do you pronounce on target?

In American English /ɑn ˈtɑrɡɪt/; in British English /ɒn ˈtɑːɡɪt/.

How do you use on target in a sentence?

His shot was on target. The goalkeeper saved three shots on target.

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