Definition of "take aim" []

To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at') (verb)
To direct criticism (towards). (verb)

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Use "take aim" in a sentence

"Tyler saw them adjust their silenced PSG-1s and take aim at the other three guards."
"When tensions have risen, Vladimir V. Putin, the prime minister and former president, has used his speeches here to take aim at the United States."
"Before she could take aim on the last two, Lee had thrown himself toward the weapons the Gretnans had taken from them."

Words like "take aim"

aim charge direct draw a bead on

hold level place point

position sight swing target

turn