to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on
to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
将来を見据えて行動する。
Act with the future in mind.
目標を見据えた計画を立てた。
I drew up a plan with the goal in sight.
彼は問題の本質を見据えている社長だ。
He is a company president who keeps his eye on the heart of the matter.