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Definition pursue in American English

pursue verb

[transitive] verb
/pərˈsu/

▪ aim, ambition, career, course, goal, matter, objective, path, policy, strategy

1

to follow a course of activity

Example

He wants to pursue a career in medicine.

Example

They have continued to pursue a policy of repression.

Synonyms and related words
do perform act
2

to try to achieve something

Example

We are working together to pursue a common goal.

Example

He urged all sides in the conflict to pursue peace.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean try work
2.1

to try to reach a solution or decision

Example

The legal authorities must decide whether inquiries should be pursued.

Example

I feel I have been treated wrongly and I intend to pursue the matter.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean try work
3

to chase someone or something in order to catch them

Synonyms and related words
chase pursue run after
4

to keep trying to persuade someone to start a sexual relationship with you

Synonyms and related words
ask out flirt chat up
Definition pursue in American English