goal

Definition

  • noun: something that you are trying to do or achieve
  • noun: the terminal point of a race

Examples

  • The workers scored an 'own goal' by demanding such high wages that no one could afford to employ them.

  • After playing the first half, both teams were still 'goalless'. [=neither team had scored a goal]

  • The company has instituted several new policies with the 'goal' of reducing waste.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Here come the cross ball. Waits for the ball, and it's a bicycle-kick. Goooooal! What a miracle shot! It's a goal. Hey, wasn't that terrific? I named it Mr. Bicycle-kick. Coach Osim. Choose me for the national team. No need for praise. (..)
    2007 Kantoku · Banzai!