To turn (something) toward; to face; to point — to direct a body or object toward a target.
カメラを子どもたちに向けて写真を撮った。
I pointed the camera at the children and took a photo.
彼は銃を敵に向けた。
He aimed the gun at the enemy.
To direct or send (someone or something) toward a destination; to head for.
救援隊を被災地へ向けた。
We sent rescue teams to the disaster area.
列車は次の停車駅に向けて出発した。
The train departed heading for the next stop.
To allocate or direct (resources, effort, attention) to a particular purpose.
会社は研究開発に予算を向けることにした。
The company decided to allocate its budget to R&D.
彼女は全力を昇進に向けている。
She is putting all her energy toward getting promoted.
To send or dispatch (people) to a place.
会社は海外支店へスタッフを数名向けた。
The company sent several staff members to the overseas branch.
災害の際は医療チームを現地に向ける。
In case of a disaster, medical teams are sent to the site.
To aim for; to direct toward a goal or purpose — to focus effort or intention on something.
彼はオリンピック出場に向けて毎日練習している。
He practices every day aiming for Olympic participation.
この商品は若い世代に向けて開発された。
This product was developed for the younger generation.