cease pursuing
[/siːs pərˈsuːɪŋ/]
verb phrase
parar de perseguir; abandonar a perseguição
1. to stop chasing or following someone or something
The police decided to cease pursuing the suspect after he entered a crowded area.
A polícia decidiu parar de perseguir o suspeito depois que ele entrou em uma área lotada.
2. to give up on efforts to obtain, achieve, or accomplish something
After months of failed attempts, she chose to cease pursuing a career in professional sports.
Depois de meses de tentativas fracassadas, ela decidiu parar de perseguir uma carreira no esporte profissional.
3. to discontinue the act of seeking or striving for something
He decided to cease pursuing legal action against his former business partner.
Ele decidiu parar de perseguir ação legal contra seu ex-sócio comercial.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'cease pursuing' is used in legal, law enforcement, and business contexts. In Brazil, the phrase is frequently used in legal proceedings and formal communications. The verb 'cessar' is more formal and commonly used in official documents, while 'parar de' is more colloquial. In American English, particularly in NYC, people tend to use more casual expressions like 'drop the chase' or 'let it go' in everyday conversation.
NYC Slang
drop the chase; stop running after someone
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