pursue

• Verb, das die Handlung des Verfolgens oder Jagens einer Person oder Sache bezeichnet; ebenso das Fortsetzen einer Tätigkeit oder das Verfolgen eines Ziels.

A verb used to indicate the act of following or chasing someone or something, or to continue with an activity or goal.

1. Follow or chaseB1formal

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

   Verfolgen

   • The police pursued the suspect through the streets.
   • The dog pursued the rabbit across the field.
   • She pursued the thief until he dropped the bag.

   Synonymechasefollowgo afterhunttracktrail

   Antonymeavoidescapeevadefleeretreat

2. Strive for a goalB1formal

   To try to achieve or obtain something over time.

   Ein Ziel verfolgen

   • He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
   • She is pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
   • They are actively pursuing new business opportunities.

   Synonymeaimaspireendeavorgo afterseekstrive

   Antonymeabandoncedeeschewforgorelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

3. Continue or proceed withB2formal

   To continue with a course of action or discussion.

   Fortsetzen

   • We will pursue this matter further at the next meeting.
   • The lawyer decided to pursue the case in court.
   • She chose not to pursue the argument any further.

   Synonymecarry onconductcontinuefollowpracticeprosecuteundertake

   Antonymeabandonceasediscontinueforsakequitstop