chase

verb
UK: /tʃeɪs/
US: /tʃeɪs/

  1. To run or go after someone or something in order to catch them.

    1. The dog will chase the ball. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police had to chase the suspect through the busy city streets. [ ] [ ]

  2. To try to get something, like a job or a goal, often when it is difficult.

    1. He will chase after his dreams. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many graduates chase high-paying jobs after finishing their university degrees. [ ] [ ]

  3. To hurry or rush after someone, often to speak to them.

    1. I must chase after her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The reporter had to chase after the celebrity to get an exclusive interview. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

seek follow pursue quest hunt
chase noun

  1. The act of running or going after someone or something.

    1. It was a fast chase. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high-speed chase ended when the car crashed into a building. [ ] [ ]

  2. An attempt to get something, like a job or a goal.

    1. The chase for a job is hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her relentless chase for success made her an outstanding professional. [ ] [ ]
chase adjective

  1. In pursuit of someone or something.

    1. A chase scene ensued. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film ended with a dramatic chase sequence across the rooftops. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chase" in English means: To run or go after someone or something in order to catch them., To try to get something, like a job or a goal, often when it is difficult., To hurry or rush after someone, often to speak to them..

The phonetic transcription of "chase" is /tʃeɪs/ in British English and /tʃeɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chase": seek, follow, pursue, quest, hunt.

Example usage of "chase": "The dog will chase the ball.". More examples on the page.