Dic: have something in view, something is on view

• They have very clear career aims in view...
• Ackroyd worked out this whole plot with one objective in view.
• with this end/object/aim etc in view 　
• Defence was all-important, and castles were designed with this end in view.
• What sort of job did you have in view ?

[PHRASE] usu PHR after v | If you have something in view, you are aware of it and your actions are aimed towards it. (= in mind)

....... Cobuild

in view: [formal] having something in your mind as an aim

..... LDOCE

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[PHRASE] usu v-link PHR | If something such as a work of art is on view, it is shown in public for people to look at.

• A significant exhibition of contemporary sculpture will be on view at the Portland Gallery.

N-SING : with supp, oft N of n, poss N | If you have a view of something, you can see it.

•  He stood up to get a better view of the blackboard.

...... Cobuild