pursuit meaning and definition

PURSUIT noun

Definition of pursuit (noun)

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
   • "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
   • synonyms: chase, following, pursual
2. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
   • "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth"
   • synonyms: pursuance, quest
3. an auxiliary activity
   • synonyms: avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
4. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
   • "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
   • synonyms: interest, pastime