Chase

/tʃeɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of pursuing someone or something

The police were in a high-speed chase with the suspect.

a pursuit, often a thrilling or exciting one

The movie featured an intense chase through the city.

a race or competitive sprint

There was a chase to the finish line in the final lap of the race.

verb

to pursue in order to catch or catch up with

The dog chased the ball across the yard.

to pursue a goal or aim

She decided to chase her dream of becoming a doctor.

to run after someone or something

The children chased each other around the playground.

Middle English chasen, from Old French chacier, from Latin captare 'to catch'.

chase your dreams

To pursue one's goals or aspirations.

chase tail

To pursue someone romantically or sexually.

chase the dragon

To inhale the smoke from heated opium or a similar drug.

chase someone out

To force someone to leave a place.

chase after shadows

To pursue something unattainable or illusory.

pursuit

The act of following or chasing something.

hunting

The act of searching for or pursuing game or wild animals.

race

A competition of speed.

flee

To run away from danger or pursuit.

track

To follow the trail of someone or something.

Chase down

I need to chase down that information before the deadline.

Chase after

He's always chasing after the latest trends.