chased

• Persona que es perseguida o seguida con la intención de atraparla, o que huye de alguien que la persigue.

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.

   Persona perseguida

   • 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.

   Sinónimosescapeefugitivepreypursuedquarrytarget

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de perseguir a alguien o algo con el fin de alcanzarlo o capturarlo, o para hacer que algo o alguien se mueva en una dirección determinada.

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.

   perseguir

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

   Sinónimosdogfollowhoundhuntpursuetailtracktrail

   Antónimosavoidescapeevadeflee

2. Seek or pursue a goalB1informal

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

   perseguir un objetivo

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

   Sinónimosfollowgo afterhuntpursuequest forseek

3. Drive awayB1informal

   To force someone or something to leave or go away.

   ahuyentar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbanishdispeldrive awaydrive offexpelrepelroutscattersend packing

   Antónimosattractinvitekeepretainwelcome

Variantes phrasalchase afterchase away