pursue

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de seguir o perseguir a alguien o algo, así como para continuar una actividad o esforzarse por alcanzar un objetivo.

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.

   perseguir

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschasefollowgo afterhunttracktrail

   Antónimosavoidescapeevadefleeretreat

2. Strive for a goalB1formal

   To try to achieve or obtain something over time.

   perseguir un objetivo

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

   Sinónimosaimaspireendeavorgo afterseekstrive

   Antónimosabandoncedeeschewforgorelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

3. Continue or proceed withB2formal

   To continue with a course of action or discussion.

   Continuar o seguir adelante con

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarry onconductcontinuefollowpracticeprosecuteundertake

   Antónimosabandonceasediscontinueforsakequitstop