Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - achieve

~ v 1 to succeed in doing something good or getting the result you wanted, after trying hard for a long time  (Women have yet to achieve full equality in the workplace. | Britain has achieved the highest rate of economic growth in Europe this year. | On the test drive Segrave achieved speeds of over 200 mph.) 2 to be successful in a particular kind of job or activity  (We want all our students to achieve within their chosen profession.) - achievable adj  (- see obtain (USAGE))