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DictionarypursuitSeeking a goal
noun

pursuit

per-SOOT/pərˈsuːt/

Continued following directed toward a target.

The older runner continues in pursuit of the runner a few strides ahead.

An older runner pursues another runner a few strides ahead on a simple park path, making the act of following and chasing immediately clear.
Etymology
purLatinforward
+suitLatinto follow

Following forward supplies the image of chasing people to overtake them. This extended to seeking an object or goal through continued effort, whether or not a literal chase was involved.

In context

Banijay Crime - Crime Documentary18:38
… he started a pursuit and pulled the lights and sirens on and the car just took off from him
Forensic Investigators: Catch Me If You Can (Australian Crime) | Crime Documentary | True Crime

More examples

  • They travel far in pursuit of better jobs.
  • Gardening is his favorite weekend pursuit.
  • The officers continue their pursuit of the fleeing driver.

Forms

pursuit · pursuits

pursue verb — Follow or seek something with continued effort.

Similar words

chase
Emphasizes following in order to catch a person or thing.
quest
Suggests a long, determined search for something especially valued.
endeavor
Emphasizes serious effort toward a goal rather than following.