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pursue
[pərˈsuː]
verb
perseguir
1.
to follow someone or something, typically in an attempt to catch them
The police pursued the suspect through the city streets.
A polícia perseguiu o suspeito pelas ruas da cidade.
2.
to engage in or continue with an activity or interest
She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
Ela decidiu seguir uma carreira em medicina.
3.
to seek to obtain or achieve something
He pursued his dream of becoming an actor.
Ele perseguiu seu sonho de se tornar ator.
4.
to continue to discuss or investigate something
Let's not pursue this argument any further.
Vamos não prosseguir com essa discussão.
NYC Slang
chase
Synonyms
chase
follow
hunt
seek
continue
engage in
Antonyms
flee
escape
avoid
abandon
stop
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perseguir
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
seguir
used when referring to pursuing a career or goal
Portugal
perseguir
standard usage
Portugal
prosseguir
used for continuing an activity or discussion
Related Idioms & Phrases
pursue one's passion
pursue a line of inquiry
pursue a case in court
in hot pursuit
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