(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If you ~ something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort. (FORMAL)
Jim is halfway to ~ing his pilot’s licence.
VERB: V n
2.
If you ~ a particular state or condition, you may reach it as a result of natural development or work hard to ~ this state.
...~ing a state of calmness and confidence.
VERB: V n, also V to n