chase
/tʃeɪs/Definitions
1. noun
the act of pursuing someone or something, typically with the intention of catching or overtaking them
“The police gave chase to the speeding car.”
2. verb
to pursue someone or something, typically with the intention of catching or overtaking them
“The dog will chase the ball if you throw it.”
3. verb
to try to get something that is moving away or out of reach
“She tried to chase her dreams, but they slipped through her fingers.”
4. verb
to pursue someone or something in a romantic or amorous way
“He was chasing after her heart, but she wasn’t interested.”
5. verb
to pursue a goal or objective with determination and perseverance
“She chased her goal of becoming a writer, and eventually published a bestselling novel.”