Aim/eɪm/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Direction Referencing the physical alignment of an object towards a target. She aimed her camera at the bird. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Aim Used figuratively to express directing efforts or attention to something. He aimed his criticism at the policy, not the people. Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Required Implies readiness to act upon focusing on a target. The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow.