chased

• Nom désignant une personne qui est poursuivie ou traquée, généralement avec l'intention de l'attraper.

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.

   Personne poursuivie

   • 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.

   Synonymesescapeefugitivepreypursuedquarrytarget

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de poursuivre quelqu'un ou quelque chose afin de l'attraper ou de le rattraper.

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.

   poursuivre

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

   Synonymesdogfollowhoundhuntpursuetailtracktrail

   Antonymesavoidescapeevadeflee

2. Seek or pursue a goalB1informal

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

   poursuivre un objectif

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

   Synonymesfollowgo afterhuntpursuequest forseek

3. Drive awayB1informal

   To force someone or something to leave or go away.

   Chasser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbanishdispeldrive awaydrive offexpelrepelroutscattersend packing

   Antonymesattractinvitekeepretainwelcome

Variantes phrasalchase afterchase away