Make for the top (4)
I believe the answer is:
head
This clue is a double definition.
'make for' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'top' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for head that I've seen before include "bean" , "Leader; front" , "See 12" , "Noggin" , "Cranium" .)