go towards

Head in direction

Go towards means to move in the direction of something, either literally or figuratively.

Physical movement: She went towards the door.

The phrase also describes how resources are allocated or applied: Half my paycheck goes towards rent, The donation will go towards building a new playground.

Progress toward a goal works similarly: Every small effort goes towards the final result.

Related

near · approach · advance · tend · make for · head · march · orient · yearn · edge · draw near · direct · aim · steer · home in on · aspire · close in · navigate

Opposites
engagement vs. avoidance

go towardsavoid

Stay away from

evade · shun · shy away from · steer clear of · keep away from

Family

toward, towards, goes

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G