pursue

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de perseguir ou correr atrás de alguém ou algo, bem como continuar uma atividade ou buscar alcançar um 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.

   Sinônimoschasefollowgo afterhunttracktrail

   Antônimosavoidescapeevadefleeretreat

2. Strive for a goalB1formal

   To try to achieve or obtain something over time.

   Buscar um 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.

   Sinônimosaimaspireendeavorgo afterseekstrive

   Antônimosabandoncedeeschewforgorelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

3. Continue or proceed withB2formal

   To continue with a course of action or discussion.

   Continuar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarry onconductcontinuefollowpracticeprosecuteundertake

   Antônimosabandonceasediscontinueforsakequitstop