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work toward something

 

1. . to progress toward a goal, such as a promotion. He was working toward a position with the new company. She was working toward a law degree when the accident happened.

2. . to struggle physically to move toward something or some place. The turtle worked toward the water despite the hot sun. I worked toward the cabin in the forest, fighting mosquitoes all the way.

See also: toward, work

work toward

v.

1. To exert oneself in order to achieve some goal: I enrolled in college last year and I am working toward a degree in medicine.

2. To move something or someone in the direction of something or someone by exerting effort: I caught a large fish on my line and slowly worked it toward the boat.

See also: toward, work