If someone or something is on target, they are making good progress and are likely to achieve the result that is wanted.
We were still right on target for our deadline. [+ for]
Synonyms: on schedule, on time, on course, on track More Synonyms of on target
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on target in British English
on the correct course to meet a target or objective
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on target in American English
completely accurate; precise
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Examples of 'on target' in a sentence
on target
Military styles are still bang on target, as are comfy boyfriend shapes.
The Sun (2016)
But the chain insisted it was on target to meet fullyear profit expectations.
The Sun (2012)
The results put it on target to pay out a dividend next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Now it seems they spend most of their time on administration and the rest on targeting easy wins.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many years of clinical experience with pastors and their families has convinced me this book is right on target.
Christianity Today (2000)
The law is right on target.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Coventry's only shot on target resulted in their goal.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The company is still on target to ship more than 500 million chips the course of this financial year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I am able to forecast that inflation will again be on target next year and the year after.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The MOD insists the fleet of aircraft is still on target for entering service next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Last year they hit a record 63,000 and this year they are on target to hit 70,000.
The Sun (2012)
Britain's largest utility said that it expected a strong performance this year and that its 3.4 billion investment programme for the current year remained on target.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
1 (phrase)
He was dead on target when he took the penalty.
Synonyms
accurate
The rifle was extremely accurate.
precise
We will never know the precise details of his death.
spot on (informal)
on the mark
2 (phrase)
We were still right on target for our deadline.
Synonyms
on schedule
on time
Don't worry, she'll be on time.
The train arrived on time and she stepped out.
on course
on track
He believes the talks are still on track.
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of on time
Don't worry, she'll be on time.The train arrived on time and she stepped out.
Synonyms
punctual(ly),
prompt(ly),
on schedule,
in good time,
on the dot
in the sense of on track
He believes the talks are still on track.
Synonyms
on course,
on time,
on target,
on schedule
in the sense of precise
Definition
particular or exact
We will never know the precise details of his death.