Chase: meaning, definitions and examples
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chase
[ tʃeɪs ]
in pursuit
To follow someone or something in order to catch them, often as part of a game or sport. It can also refer to the act of pursuing someone or something in order to capture or overtake them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He chased the thief down the street.
- The dog chased the cat around the garden.
- She chased her dreams and never gave up.
game or sport
A period of time spent pursuing a target, such as in a game or sport. It can also refer to the act of chasing or pursuing someone or something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was in the lead for the entire chase.
- The police car chase scene was intense.
- The chase for the championship title was fierce.
Translations
Translations of the word "chase" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perseguir
- caçar
- correr atrás
🇮🇳 पीछा करना
- दौड़ाना
- खदेड़ना
🇩🇪 verfolgen
- jagen
- hinterherjagen
🇮🇩 mengejar
🇺🇦 переслідувати
🇵🇱 ścigać
- gonić
- tropić
🇯🇵 追いかける (おいかける)
- 追う (おう)
- 追跡する (ついせきする)
🇫🇷 poursuivre
- chasser
- courir après
🇪🇸 perseguir
- cazar
- correr tras
🇹🇷 kovalamak
- takip etmek
- peşinden koşmak
🇰🇷 쫓다
🇸🇦 مطاردة
- ملاحقة
- تعقب
🇨🇿 pronásledovat
🇸🇰 prenasledovať
🇨🇳 追赶 (zhuīgǎn)
- 追逐 (zhuīzhú)
- 追捕 (zhuībǔ)
🇸🇮 zasledovati
🇮🇸 elta
🇰🇿 қуалау
🇬🇪 დევნა
🇦🇿 təqib etmək
🇲🇽 perseguir
- cazar
- correr tras
Word origin
The word 'chase' originated from the Middle English word 'chasen', which means 'to hunt'. It has its roots in Old French and Latin. The concept of chasing or pursuing has been a part of human history for centuries, dating back to hunting and gathering societies. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass not just physical pursuit, but also metaphorical pursuits such as chasing dreams or goals.