2target verb
targets; target·ed; target·ing [+ obj] 1 : to aim an attack at someone or something
▪ The missile attacks targeted [=were aimed at] major cities. = The missiles were targeted [=aimed] at major cities. ▪ Thieves often target tourists. ▪ drugs that target cancer cells ▪ He has frequently been targeted by the media. [=he has been the target of frequent attacks by the media] 2 : to direct an action, message, etc., at someone or something
▪ The commercial is targeted [=aimed] at children. ▪ government programs that are targeted at low-income areas = government programs that target low-income areas
▪ The missile attacks targeted [=were aimed at] major cities. = The missiles were targeted [=aimed] at major cities. ▪ Thieves often target tourists. ▪ drugs that target cancer cells ▪ He has frequently been targeted by the media. [=he has been the target of frequent attacks by the media]
▪ The commercial is targeted [=aimed] at children. ▪ government programs that are targeted at low-income areas = government programs that target low-income areas
