Meaning of pursue in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pərˈsu/

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  1. Verb

    pursue

    Etymology

    Middle English (originally in the sense ‘follow with enmity’): from Anglo-Norman French pursuer, from an alteration of Latin prosequi‘prosecute’

    Definitions

    1. carry out or participate in an activity

    Examples

    • « be involved in »
    • « She pursued many activities »
    • « They engaged in a discussion »
  2. 2. follow in or as if in pursuit

    Examples

    • « The police car pursued the suspected attacker »
    • « Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life »
  3. 3. go in search of or hunt for

    Examples

    • « pursue a hobby »
  4. 4. carry further or advance

    Examples

    • « Can you act on this matter soon? »