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    Pursuit

    /pərˈsjuːt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the action of pursuing someone or something.
    The police were in hot pursuit of the stolen vehicle.
    an activity of a specified kind, especially one that a person engages in regularly.
    Her lifelong pursuit of knowledge led her to become a renowned scholar.
    the act of seeking to attain or accomplish a goal.
    He devoted his life to the pursuit of happiness.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'pursuite', from Old French 'poursuite', from Latin 'pursuitus', from 'pursuere' (to follow after).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursuit of happiness
    The active quest for personal fulfillment and contentment.
    in hot pursuit
    Chasing someone or something with great intensity.
    pursuit of knowledge
    The effort to acquire or gain understanding and insight.

    Related Words

    pursue
    To follow or chase after something.
    pursuant
    In accordance with; as a result of.
    pursuable
    Able to be pursued or chased.

    Slang Meanings

    Chase down
    They're really chasing down that promotion.
    Hunting for
    He's hunting for a new job.