Meaning 1 · most common
move towards a place
to go in the direction of a place, usually with a purpose or intention.
How oftenNow and then
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Examples
As soon as the bell rang, the students made for the exit.
A: Where did Sarah go?
B: She made for the bus stop as soon as class ended.
Common mistake
Not: We made to the exit.
Say: We made for the exit.
'Make FOR' a place — don't drop 'for', and don't use 'to'.
More on “move towards a place”Another example · Tell it apart · Goes with · Tip
Another example
During emergencies, people often make for the nearest exit to ensure their safety.
Tell it apart
Everyone made for the exits.
Everyone made it to the exits.
Goes with
- make for + place