A transitive verb meaning to aim (at a target), as when taking aim with a weapon or pointing at something to hit.
射手は的を狙って矢を放った。
The archer aimed at the target and released the arrow.
写真を撮るときは顔の中心を狙ってシャッターを押すといい。
When taking a photo, it's good to aim for the center of the face and press the shutter.
To have an eye on something or someone; to be after a thing or position with the intention of obtaining it.
彼は出世のポストを狙っている。
He's aiming for a promotion post.
新しいプロジェクトのリーダーを狙って応募した。
I applied aiming to become the leader of the new project.
ライバル会社の顧客を狙うキャンペーンを始めた。
They started a campaign targeting competitors' customers.
To aim for or set as a goal; to target an objective and work toward achieving it.
今年の目標は売上を二割増やすことを狙っている。
This year's goal is to aim for a 20% increase in sales.
オリンピックでメダルを狙う選手たちが集まった。
Athletes aiming for Olympic medals gathered.