What it means
に向かう means to head toward or move in the direction of a destination. It is used after a noun marking the place, person, or goal toward which someone or something is traveling. It can also be used figuratively for a situation or process moving toward a particular state, such as recovery or improvement. The expression focuses on direction or progress toward a goal rather than arrival.
Usage note
に向かう is commonly used with destinations and abstract goals. Do not confuse it with に向ける, which means to direct or point something toward a target, or に向かって, which emphasizes movement or action in the direction of a target.
How to use it
Nounに向かいます
列車は港に向かいます。
The train heads toward the port.
Nounに向かう
列車は港に向かう。
The train heads toward the port.