ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt əbˈd͡ʒɛkt ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv ˈtɑɹɡɪt tɑːɡɪt the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) the sole object of her trip was to see her children