To stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on something with concentration.
彼は遠くの山を見据えて、静かに考え込んだ。
He stared at the distant mountains and thought quietly.
医者はモニターを見据えて手術を続けた。
The doctor continued the operation, eyes fixed on the monitor.
彼女は相手の目を見据えて話した。
She spoke looking steadily into the other person's eyes.
To set one's sights on something; to focus on or aim at the future or a specific goal; to plan or orient actions toward an objective.
会社は海外市場を見据えて新製品を開発している。
The company is developing new products with an eye on overseas markets.
彼は将来の独立を見据えて貯金を始めた。
He started saving money with a view to becoming independent in the future.
教育は長期的な視点を見据える必要がある。
Education needs to be considered from a long-term perspective.