perseguir/caçar
1. (verb) to run after someone or something quickly in order to catch them
The dog chased the cat across the yard.
O cachorro perseguiu o gato pelo quintal.
2. (verb) to pursue someone romantically or in a courtship manner
He's been chasing her for months.
Ele tem perseguido ela por meses.
3. (verb) to drive away or cause to leave
The security guard chased the intruder away.
O segurança afastou o invasor.
4. (noun) the act of chasing; a pursuit
The chase ended when the suspect was caught.
A perseguição terminou quando o suspeito foi preso.
5. (noun) a game involving pursuit and capture
The children were playing chase in the park.
As crianças estavam brincando de pega no parque.
NYC Slang
chase (similar usage in NYC slang, especially in street/gang context)
Related Idioms & Phrases
chase one's tail - andar em círculos/não avançar
chase the dragon - usar drogas perigosas
give chase - iniciar uma perseguição
cut to the chase - ir direto ao ponto
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