"To reach a target" means to successfully arrive at or achieve a specific goal or objective that one has been aiming for. It involves completing the necessary actions or steps to meet the intended outcome, such as hitting a physical mark or accomplishing a planned task.
Translations
alcanzar un objetivo
een doel bereiken
arribar a una meta
atteindre une cible
ein Ziel erreichen
Etymology
The phrase "to reach a target" combines the verb "reach," which comes from Old English 'ræcan,' meaning to stretch out or arrive at, and the noun "target," originating from Old French 'targette,' a diminutive of 'targe,' meaning a small shield. Together, they figuratively describe the act of extending effort to hit a goal, much like an archer aiming at a shield.
