draw a bead on

verbs

aim with a gun

"The hunter drew a bead on the rabbit"

is a type of (narrower)

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

"Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

aim, direct, take, take aim, train

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

aim, aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for