To act on, or put into action, a request
To follow or chase after
“The police would relentlessly pursue Niko Bellic after he robbed a bank.”
To go in search of, especially on the trail of
“The bounty hunter would begin to pursue his target after being given a tip-off.”
To conduct or devote oneself to
“He chose to pursue his research abroad because local ecology had already been comprehensively studied.”
To have as one's goal
“Alexis broke ranks with the association to pursue her own artistic goals.”
To investigate or delve into
“Police have enlisted the help of international specialists to help them pursue this line of inquiry.”
To seek a social or romantic alliance with
“He would doggedly pursue the object of his infatuation for the best part of five years.”
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