Definitions

1. noun

a target towards which effort is directed, especially in a particular activity or profession

“She set her goal to run a marathon within the next six months.”

2. verb

to aim or direct something at a particular target or objective

“He goals the ball at the net to score a goal in the soccer game.”

3. noun

the act of hitting the ball into the opponent’s goal in sports, especially soccer

“The team scored a goal in the final minute of the game.”

4. noun

a specific achievement or accomplishment

“Scoring the winning goal was her life’s goal.”