Meaning oftake aimin English

Verb

1. to position oneself at a target; prepare to fire
   The soldier took aim at the target in the distance.
   Synonyms:

   draw a beadsighttrainzero indraw sights
   Antonyms:

   lowercease firestand downdisengage
2. to direct criticism (towards someone or something)
   The journalist took aim at the government's policy in her article.
   Synonyms:

   level criticismtrain criticismdirect criticismtargetcriticize
   Antonyms:

   praisecommendapplaudextollaud