make for (meik for)

Phrasal-verb Movement

Meaning

to move toward a place; to contribute to or cause something

moverse hacia un lugar; contribuir a o causar algo (moverse hacia un lugar; contribuir a o causar algo)

"The boy made for the door when he heard his name."

"El chico se dirigió hacia la puerta cuando escuchó su nombre." (El chico se dirigió hacia la puerta cuando escuchó su nombre.)

to pursue what you truly love or are interested in

to officially approve a law or proposal by voting

to grab something or someone firmly

to encourage someone by showing support or enthusiasm

to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult

to start working seriously after being distracted