Ipunteriya (en. Target)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something a target of a person or group.
The soldiers targeted the enemy despite the darkness.
Ipinunteriya ng mga sundalo ang kaaway sa kabila ng madilim na paligid.
To specify a particular thing or person that one wishes to reach or obtain.
They targeted a high score on their exam.
Ipinunteriya nila ang mataas na marka sa kanilang pagsusulit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

target the goal
Identify or target the goal to make it easier to achieve.
ipunteriya ang layunin

Related Words

focus
The act of recognizing or concentrating on something or someone as a target.
pagtutok

Slang Meanings

to focus or take a serious approach to something
Juan has already entered his plans, so he's really going to target having his own business.
Pinasok na ni Juan ang kanyang mga plano, kaya't talagang ipunteriya na niya ang pagkakaroon ng sariling negosyo.
to aim at a goal
When you're studying, you should target a high mark on the exam to get into university.
Kapag nag-aaral ka, dapat ipunteriya mo ang mataas na marka sa exam para makapasok sa unibersidad.