chase (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʃeɪs/
Definition
To pursue or chase after someone or something.
Examples
The dog loves to chase its tail in circles.
The hunters chased the deer through the forest.
She had to chase after the bus that was pulling away from the stop.
How to Use chase
- chase after (phrasal verb)
- To pursue someone or something. — "The cat was chasing after a mouse."
- chase down (phrasal verb)
- To pursue and catch someone or something, often after a long effort. — "The detective worked hard to chase down all the leads."
- in hot pursuit (idiom)
- Chasing very closely and quickly. — "The police were in hot pursuit of the robbers."
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