pursue further

[/pərˈsuː ˈfɜrðər/]
verb phrase
prosseguir / continuar a perseguir / investigar mais a fundo
1. to continue following someone or something with determination
The detective decided to pursue further the lead about the missing person.
O detetive decidiu prosseguir com a investigação sobre a pessoa desaparecida.
2. to continue investigating or exploring a topic, idea, or course of action more deeply
We should pursue further this promising research direction.
Devemos continuar a investigar mais a fundo esta direção de pesquisa promissora.
3. to continue seeking or chasing after something desired
She decided to pursue further her dream of becoming an actress.
Ela decidiu continuar a perseguir seu sonho de se tornar atriz.
In Brazilian business culture, 'pursue further' is commonly used in professional contexts such as meetings and project discussions. In the United States, this phrase is frequently used in legal, investigative, and academic settings. The phrase conveys persistence and commitment to a goal, which is valued in both cultures.
NYC Slang
keep it moving with something / stay on it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continue pursuinginvestigate furtherkeep pursuingfollow updig deeperpress on
Antonyms / Antônimos
abandongive upstop pursuingdropcease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
prosseguir / continuar a perseguir
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
continuar buscando
common in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ir atrás / seguir adiante
more colloquial usage
Portugal
prosseguir / avançar com
slightly more formal tone than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

pursueinvestigationfollow-upperseverancecontinuationinquiry

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursue a lead
follow up on
dig into
get to the bottom of
keep digging
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