pursued

• Adjetivo que describe algo o alguien que es seguido o perseguido, a menudo con la intención de atraparlo o alcanzarlo; también puede referirse a algo que es buscado o que constituye un objetivo.

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.

   perseguido

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschasedhuntedstalkedtracked

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que es perseguida o seguida, generalmente con la intención de capturarla o atraparla.

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.

   Persona perseguida

   • 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.

   Sinónimosescapeefugitivepreyquarryrunawaytarget

• 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