pursue (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /pərˈsuː/
Definition
To follow or chase someone or something, often with the intention of catching them or achieving a goal.
Examples
The police will pursue the stolen vehicle until it is recovered.
She decided to pursue a career in medicine after volunteering at a hospital.
He continued to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician.
How to Use pursue
- pursue a goal (collocation)
- To try to achieve a specific aim or objective. — "The team is determined to pursue their goal of winning the league."
- pursue a career (collocation)
- To work towards developing a profession or occupation. — "Many young people now pursue careers in technology."
- pursue someone (prepositional phrase)
- To follow or chase someone. — "The police had to pursue the suspect for several blocks."
- pursue studies (collocation)
- To continue or engage in academic learning. — "She decided to pursue her studies abroad for a year."
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