bound for

Idioms  

1. On the way to, heading for. For example, This bus is bound for Broadway. It is also found in a well-known gospel hymn in which the singer is “bound for the land of Canaan.” This phrase stems from the 12th-century meaning of bound as “ready” or “prepared.”

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Petros Zissimos, managing director of the travel agency Hellenic Holidays, said that’s a common experience for travelers bound for Milos due to the strong “Meltemi” wind pattern that blows through the Aegean.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

They were bound for private residences where Harvey lived or had access to in Hollywood, instead of a Nike retailer, the detective said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Standing by his new jet as passengers stream on to it, bound for a summer break in Croatia, Kevin Doyle from EasyJet defends putting more planes into the sky.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The 25-year-old boarded a boat bound for Malaysia in April, part of a wave of Rohingya refugees attempting dangerous sea crossings that led to a record number of deaths in 2025.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

This was it: Once the spell was cast and Seven’s circle closed, they’d be bound for life.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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