target

verb B2 Neutral

Business

Meaning

To target something means to aim or direct efforts towards a specific goal or audience.

💡 A common mistake is using "target" as a noun when the verb form is intended.

Example Sentences

Do you target a specific audience with your advertisements ?

The campaign aims to target young professionals in urban areas .

The company plans to target young adults with its new product .

They target young people with their new advertising campaign .

Word in Context

Every morning Lisa watches people hurry past her small caf é and notices many are commuters looking for a quick breakfast . She decided to target these customers by offering pre - made sandwiches and coffee that can be taken away . Last week she changed the opening time to 6:30, and the first customers arrived earlier than before . She also studied customer feedback and adjusted the menu so busy people could choose faster and cheaper options . If the new plan keeps working , she will hire one more person to help in the morning .

Common Phrases

target a market target an audience target resources

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