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achieving

v.
B1 Intermediate US //əˈtʃivɪŋ// UK //ɐtʃˈiːvɪŋ// achiev·ing

v. to successfully finish something or reach a goal after working hard. You use this when you talk about getting the results you wanted.

v. to reach or attain a desired objective or level of performance through effort, skill, or courage. Often used in contexts involving measurable progress or personal milestones.


SIMPLE

She is finally achieving her dream of becoming a doctor.

CONTEXTUAL

By streamlining the production process, the factory is achieving higher output without increasing costs.

COMPLEX

The research team is achieving significant breakthroughs in renewable energy storage, potentially altering the landscape of global power consumption within the next decade.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a noun phrase representing a goal or status.

Pitfall

achieving to win the raceachieving the win or succeeding in winningAchieve takes a noun object, not a to-infinitive; use 'succeed in' if followed by an action.

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