pursue

Definition

  • verb: to follow and try to catch or capture (someone or something) for usually a long distance or time
  • verb: to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat
  • synonyms: persist, chase, seek

Examples

  • I'll be meeting with my lawyer to 'pursue' this matter further.

  • The ship 'pursued' [='followed'] a northerly course.

  • He changed direction to confuse his 'pursuers'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The book biz could use a little rattling. Thank you, Miss Stein. Hey, hey, hey, all I'm saying is that I'll let you know if it's even worth pursuing. And for God's sake, you're a -year-old educated woman. Go get yourself an apartment. "Dear Miss Myrna: When I'm chopping onions, how do I (..)
    2011 The Help
  • (..) Hey! Please! Hey! Shoot the tires. There's no shot. Now, back off. Back off, they've got hostages. ... P.D. are pursuing the four suspects through downtown, in response to a hostage situation. Gotham P.D... What's goin' on with the lights? It can't be. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) Lord Walder has granted your crossing. - His men are yours, as well. - Huh. Less the he will keep here to hold the crossing against any who would pursue you. What does he want in return? You will be taking on his son Olyvar as your personal squire. - He expects a knighthood in good time. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9