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Definition go after in British English

go after phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to try to catch or stop someone

Example

You'd better go after her and tell her you're sorry.

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1.1

to try to arrest or punish someone

Example

It would be dangerous to go after the killer on your own.

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2

to try to get something that other people are also competing for

Example

Our company is going after the software market in western Europe.

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Definition go after in British English