gun for
Third Person
guns for
Present Participle
gunning for
Past Tense
gunned for
Past Participle
gunned for
1
to actively and determinedly pursue a specific goal
- He's gunning for a promotion at work and is working hard to impress his superiors.
- The team is gunning for victory in the championship match.
- She's gunning for the title of the best salesperson in the company.
- The athletes gunned for a spot on the national team in the upcoming trials.
2
to actively seek to harm or cause trouble for someone
- Ever since their argument, he's been gunning for her, spreading rumors and trying to get her in trouble at work.
- The competitor is gunning for our company, attempting to steal our clients and damage our reputation.
- He's been gunning for his coworker, trying to sabotage her projects and reputation.
- The political opponents are gunning for the incumbent's downfall, using every opportunity to criticize and tarnish their image.
- The disgruntled employee was gunning for his boss by revealing confidential company information.