English-Finnish translations for take aim

Definition of take aim

• To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (''which is indicated after 'at'''
• To direct criticism (towards

Examples

• He took aim at the prize bird meticulously and shot the cock from the distant flock with a single shot
• He needed someone to blame for the bus accident, so took aim at the mechanics who failed to carry out the checks

Related words

• take pains
• air intake
• air intake system
• take measures against
• take action against
• take legal action against
• take the wind out of someone's sails
• maitake
• take the bait