give chase

• Jemanden oder etwas verfolgen oder ihm nachlaufen, um ihn oder es zu fangen. Auch: die Verfolgung aufnehmen.

To pursue or run after someone or something in order to catch them.

1. Pursue someone or somethingB2formal

   To run after or follow someone or something in order to catch them.

   Verfolgen

   • The police gave chase to the fleeing suspect.
   • The dog gave chase to the rabbit across the field.
   • The security guard gave chase when he saw the thief.