pursue

Universal Words verb (formal) 1 [VN] to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time: to pursue a goal / an aim / an objective * We intend to pursue this policy with determination. * She wishes to pursue a medical career. 2 to continue to discuss, find out about or be involved in sth: [VN] to pursue legal action * We have decided not to pursue the matter. [also Vspeech] 3 [VN] to follow or chase sb/sth, especially in order to catch them: She left the theatre, hotly pursued by the press. * Police pursued the car at high speed. * Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months.