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individual pursuit

[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl pərˈsuːt/]
nounpl: individual pursuits
perseguição individual
1. A cycling race format where competitors start at intervals and race against the clock over a set distance, with the fastest time winning
She won the individual pursuit at the Olympic Games with an impressive time.
Ela venceu a perseguição individual nos Jogos Olímpicos com um tempo impressionante.
2. Any activity, goal, or interest that a person follows or engages in for personal reasons
Writing poetry is his individual pursuit that brings him joy.
Escrever poesia é sua perseguição individual que o traz alegria.
Synonyms
personal pursuitindividual interestpersonal endeavor
Antonyms
group activitycollective pursuitteam effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perseguição individual
Standard usage in sports and general contexts
São Paulo
perseguição individual
Common in cycling and sports terminology
Portugal
perseguição individual
Used in track cycling; also 'prova de perseguição individual'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in pursuit of happiness
follow your own path
chase your dreams
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