狙ねらいを定さだめる

expression, ichidan verb

take aim; set one's sights on; zero in on

Used both literally (aiming a weapon) and figuratively (focusing on a goal or target). Often followed by 〜に or 〜を.

• 彼かれは的まとの中ちゅう心しんに狙ねらいを定さだめた。

  He took aim at the center of the target.

• 会かい社しゃは若わかい消しょう費ひ者しゃに狙ねらいを定さだめている。

  The company is setting its sights on young consumers.