PURSUIT

n. 1 pursuing, chasing, following, hunting, hunt, going or running after, tracing, trailing, tracking, running down, dogging, stalking, shadowing, Brit chivvy or chivy or chevy, Colloq tailing We all joined in the pursuit of the animal The police set off in hot pursuit of the thieves. 2 pursuance, striving after, seeking, searching, search, looking for Many think that the pursuit of wealth is the only worthwhile thing in life 3 work, line (of work), employment, field, area, speciality or US and Canadian only specialty, specialization, business, profession, trade, vocation, calling, career, life-work, activity; hobby, pastime, avocation, interest; Slang racket: What pursuits are open to Jack Ketch now that hanging has been abolished?