The phrase "to aim at" means to have a goal or intention in mind, and to work towards achieving that objective. It implies a focus on something specific with the purpose of reaching it.
Sentences with «to aim at»
«The bill takes aim at many of those problems and attempts to correct them,» he says. (nreionline.com)
This program highlights a reform from a hand - up versus a hand - out mentality to social service programs aimed at helping people escape from dependent social service lifestyle. (dailyfreeman.com)
What the ED does do is administer a large array of programs aimed at improving schools. (morningsidecenter.org)