pursued

• Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass jemand oder etwas verfolgt oder gejagt wird, oft mit der Absicht, es zu fangen oder zu erreichen; auch im Sinne von angestrebt oder weiterverfolgt.

An adjective describing something that is followed or chased, often with the intent to catch or achieve.

1. Followed with hostile intentB2formal

   Chased or followed by someone with the intention to harm or capture.

   Verfolgt

   • The pursued animal ran deeper into the forest to escape the hunters.
   • He felt like a pursued fugitive, always looking over his shoulder.
   • The pursued suspect was finally cornered by the police.

   Synonymechasedhuntedstalkedtracked

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die verfolgt, gejagt oder überwacht wird, meist um sie zu fangen oder zu ergreifen.

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

1. Person being chasedB2formal

   An individual who is being followed or chased by someone else.

   Verfolgter

   • The pursued ran through the crowded market to escape.
   • In the chase, the pursued managed to hide in an alley.
   • The detective kept his eyes on the pursued at all times.

   Synonymeescapeefugitivepreyquarryrunawaytarget

• 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