go towards something
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go a way towards something — phrase to make progress in achieving something The law will go a long way towards reducing pollution. Thesaurus: to make progress, or to achieve somethingsynonym Main entry: way … Useful english dictionary
make towards something — ˈmake towards sth derived to start moving towards sth • He made towards the door. Main entry: ↑makederived … Useful english dictionary
lean towards something — ˈlean to/towards/toward sth derived to have a tendency to prefer sth, especially a particular opinion or interest • The UK leant towards the US proposal. Main entry: ↑leanderived … Useful english dictionary
count towards something — ˌcount toˈwards/toˈward sth derived to be included as part of sth that you hope to achieve in the future • Students gain college credits which count towards their degree. Main entry: ↑countderived … Useful english dictionary
warm towards something — ˈwarm to/towards sth derived to become more interested in or enthusiastic about sth • The speaker was now warming to her theme. Main entry: ↑warmderived … Useful english dictionary
work towards something — ˈwork towards sth derived to try to reach or achieve a goal Main entry: ↑workderived … Useful english dictionary
gear something towards something — ˈgear sth to/towards sth derived usually passive to make, change or prepare sth so that it is suitable for a particular purpose • The course had been geared towards the specific needs of its members. Main entry: ↑gearderived … Useful english dictionary
put something towards something — ˈput sth towards sth derived to give money to pay part of the cost of sth • Here s $100 to put towards your ski trip. Main entry: ↑putderived … Useful english dictionary
go a way towards something — to make progress in achieving something The law will go a long way towards reducing pollution … English dictionary
strike out towards something — ˌstrike ˈout (for/towards sth) derived to move in a determined way (towards sth) • He struck out (= started swimming) towards the shore. Main entry: ↑strikederived … Useful english dictionary
