Meaning of smerovať | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to move, to head (to move toward a place or along a path)
   imperfective, intransitive
2. to face (to be directed toward a particular point or area)
   imperfective, intransitive
3. to aim, to strive (to try to achieve or reach something)
   imperfective, intransitive
4. to tend, to head (to evolve or mature in a certain direction)
   imperfective, intransitive
5. to target, to aim (to be aimed at, intended for, or directed toward someone or something)
   imperfective, intransitive
6. to intend, to get at (to target an action toward someone or something for a specific effect)
   imperfective, intransitive
7. to adjust, to orient (to set or orient something in a specific or optimal direction)
   imperfective, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Vojsko smerovalo k mostu.”

The army was heading toward the bridge.

“Okná smerujú na juh.”

The windows face south.

“Veda smeruje k pokroku.”

Science aims for progress.

“Spoločnosť smeruje k záhube.”

Society is heading toward ruin.

“Zákon smeroval proti zlodejom.”

The law was aimed against thieves.

“Nevedeli, kam tým smeruje.”

They didn’t know what he was getting at.

“Operátor smeroval anténu.”

The operator was aiming the antenna.

CEFR level