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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pur•sue /pɚˈsu/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -sued, -su•ing. - to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.;
chase:The army pursued the retreating enemy. - to carry on or continue (a course of action, inquiry, etc.), esp. in order to accomplish some goal:She pursued a degree in business.
- to practice (an occupation or pastime):to pursue a career in law.
- to continue to discuss (a subject):pursued the question of his involvement.
pur•su•a•ble, adj. pur•su•er, n. [countable]See -seq-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pur•sue (pər so̅o̅′),USA pronunciation v., -sued, -su•ing. v.t. - to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.;
chase. - to follow close upon;
go with;
attend:Bad luck pursued him. - to strive to gain;
seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). - to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.).
- to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.).
- to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble.
- to practice (an occupation, pastime, etc.).
- to continue to discuss (a subject, topic, etc.).
- to follow:They pursued the river to its source. I felt their eyes pursuing me.
- to continue;
go on with (one's course, a journey, etc.).
v.i. - to follow in pursuit.
- to continue.
- Anglo-French pursuer Latin prōsequī to pursue, follow, continue. See pro-1, sue, prosecute
- Middle English pursuen 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged trail, hunt.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dog.
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