chased

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die verfolgt oder gejagt wird, oft mit der Absicht, sie zu fangen. Auch eine Person, die vor etwas flieht.

A noun referring to a person who is being pursued or followed, typically in an attempt to catch them.

1. Person being pursuedB2informal

   A person who is being followed or pursued by someone else.

   Verfolgter

   • The chased managed to escape through the back alley.
   • In the game, the chased must avoid being caught by the chaser.
   • The police officer lost sight of the chased in the crowd.

   Synonymeescapeefugitivepreypursuedquarrytarget

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu verfolgen, um ihn oder es zu fangen oder einzuholen; auch jemanden zu verfolgen oder zu bedrängen.

A verb used to indicate the act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch or overtake them.

1. PursueA2formal

   To follow someone or something quickly in order to catch them.

   Verfolgen

   • The police chased the thief through the streets.
   • The dog chased the cat up a tree.
   • She chased after the bus but missed it.

   Synonymedogfollowhoundhuntpursuetailtracktrail

   Antonymeavoidescapeevadeflee

2. Seek or pursue a goalB1informal

   To try hard to obtain something, such as a job, dream, or opportunity.

   Ein Ziel verfolgen

   • He is chasing his dream of becoming a musician.
   • She chased a promotion at work for years.
   • They are chasing new business opportunities abroad.

   Synonymefollowgo afterhuntpursuequest forseek

3. Drive awayB1informal

   To force someone or something to leave or go away.

   Wegjagen

   • The farmer chased the crows out of the field.
   • She chased the intruder away with a broom.
   • He chased the stray dog from his yard.

   Synonymebanishdispeldrive awaydrive offexpelrepelroutscattersend packing

   Antonymeattractinvitekeepretainwelcome

Phrasal-Variantenchase afterchase away