Work towards

verb

To make progress or strive to achieve a specific goal.

I'm working towards getting my driver's license.
Visual representation of "work towards" - To make progress or strive to achieve a specific goal

Often appears as...

  • work towards a goal
  • work towards achieving
verb

To contribute towards a common aim or outcome.

As a team, we're all working towards the project's success.
Visual representation of "work towards" - To contribute towards a common aim or outcome

Often appears as...

  • work towards success
  • work towards a common goal

Usage tips

Business

verb

To gradually make progress on a long term goal or objective.

She is working towards her PhD in astrophysics.
Visual representation of "work towards" - To gradually make progress on a long term goal or objective

Often appears as...

  • work towards a phd
  • work towards mastery

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To make progress or strive to achieve a specific goal.

I'm working towards getting my driver's license.
Visual representation of "work towards" - To make progress or strive to achieve a specific goal

Often appears as...

  • work towards a goal
  • work towards achieving
verb

To contribute towards a common aim or outcome.

As a team, we're all working towards the project's success.
Visual representation of "work towards" - To contribute towards a common aim or outcome

Often appears as...

  • work towards success
  • work towards a common goal

Usage tips

Business

verb

To gradually make progress on a long term goal or objective.

She is working towards her PhD in astrophysics.
Visual representation of "work towards" - To gradually make progress on a long term goal or objective

Often appears as...

  • work towards a phd
  • work towards mastery

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 3
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Personal Growth

Used when discussing self-improvement or personal development goals.

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He's working towards becoming more patient.
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Not Immediate

Implies that the goal will take time and effort to accomplish.

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I'm working towards saving money for college.
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Progressive Action

Shows ongoing action; things are being done currently to reach a goal.

Illustration for Progressive Action
She's been working towards learning a new language.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Personal Growth

Used when discussing self-improvement or personal development goals.

Illustration for Personal Growth
He's working towards becoming more patient.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Immediate

Implies that the goal will take time and effort to accomplish.

Illustration for Not Immediate
I'm working towards saving money for college.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Progressive Action

Shows ongoing action; things are being done currently to reach a goal.

Illustration for Progressive Action
She's been working towards learning a new language.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Personal Growth

Used when discussing self-improvement or personal development goals.

Illustration for Personal Growth
He's working towards becoming more patient.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Immediate

Implies that the goal will take time and effort to accomplish.

Illustration for Not Immediate
I'm working towards saving money for college.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Progressive Action

Shows ongoing action; things are being done currently to reach a goal.

Illustration for Progressive Action
She's been working towards learning a new language.
Visual representation of the word "Work towards"

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