outpursue

/ˌaʊtˈpɜːrsuː/

Definitions

1. verb

to pursue or follow something or someone in order to catch up or overtake

“The jogger outpursued the cyclist, eventually passing them on the hill.”

2. noun

the act of pursuing or following someone or something in order to catch up or overtake

“The outpursue of the suspect by the police was a long and exhausting process.”

Synonyms

  • catch up
  • follow
  • overtake

Antonyms

  • fall behind
  • lag behind