/ pəˈsjuː; NAmE pərˈsuː/ 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 v speech ]
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.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (originally in the sense follow with hatred ): from Anglo-Norman French pursuer , from an alteration of Latin prosequi prosecute.