take%20aim

verb

1. 1

   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')

   “He took aim at the prize bird meticulously and shot the cock from the distant flock with a single shot.”

2. 2

   To direct criticism (towards).

   “He needed someone to blame for the bus accident, so took aim at the mechanics who failed to carry out the checks.”