pursue meaning and definition

PURSUE verb

Definition of pursue (verb)

1. carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
   • "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
   • synonyms: engage, prosecute
2. follow in or as if in pursuit
   • "The police car pursued the suspected attacker"; "Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life"
   • synonyms: follow
3. go in search of or hunt for
   • "pursue a hobby"
   • synonyms: go after, quest after, quest for
4. carry further or advance
   • "Can you act on this matter soon?"
   • synonyms: act on, follow up on