pursuing

• 'Pursuing' est la forme du participe présent du verbe 'pursue', et non un adjectif. Il décrit l'action de suivre, de chercher à atteindre ou de continuer quelque chose avec détermination.

Note: 'Pursuing' is the present participle form of the verb 'pursue', not an adjective. It describes the action of following or chasing something with the aim of achieving it.

1. Following in pursuitB2formal

   Actively following someone or something in order to catch, capture, or accompany them.

   pourchassant

   • The pursuing officers quickly closed in on the suspect.
   • The pursuing car kept a steady distance behind the van.
   • The hounds were pursuing the fox through the forest.

   Synonymesfollowinghuntingstalkingtrackingtrailing

   Antonymeseluding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de poursuivre ou de courir après quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ainsi que le fait de continuer une activité ou de chercher à atteindre un objectif.

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.

   Poursuivre (suivre pour attraper)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschasefollowgo afterhunttracktrail

   Antonymesavoidescapeevadefleeretreat

2. Strive for a goalB1formal

   To try to achieve or obtain something over time.

   poursuivre un objectif

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

   Synonymesaimaspireendeavorgo afterseekstrive

   Antonymesabandoncedeeschewforgorelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

3. Continue or proceed withB2formal

   To continue with a course of action or discussion.

   poursuivre

   • 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.

   Synonymescarry onconductcontinuefollowpracticeprosecuteundertake

   Antonymesabandonceasediscontinueforsakequitstop