Definition & Meaning of "make for"

to make for

[phrase form: make]

to move in the direction of something

head

proceed

set off

set out

to lead to a particular outcome or situation

Example

The dog made for the cat as soon as it saw it.

He made for the door as soon as he heard the siren.

The children made for the playground as soon as the school bell rang.

I saw the smoke and made for the nearest fire exit.

The hikers made for shelter as the storm approached.

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