Definitions

1. noun

the act of following or trying to catch someone or something.

“Her pursuit of a career in medicine took her to several different countries.”

2. noun

a person or thing being pursued or chased.

“The police car was in hot pursuit of the speeding car.”

3. noun

a goal or objective that is being pursued or striven for.

“Her lifelong pursuit of happiness led her to try many different things.”

4. verb

to follow or try to catch someone or something.

“The dog pursued the squirrel up the tree.”

5. verb

to strive for or pursue a goal or objective.

“She pursued her dream of becoming an artist.”