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pursue investigation

[pərˈsuː ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪʃən]
verb phrase
prosseguir com a investigação
1. to continue or carry forward a formal inquiry or examination into a matter
The police decided to pursue investigation into the missing person case.
A polícia decidiu prosseguir com a investigação sobre o caso de pessoa desaparecida.
2. to actively follow up on clues or leads in order to uncover facts or evidence
The detective will pursue investigation of all possible suspects.
O detetive vai prosseguir na investigação de todos os suspeitos possíveis.
Synonyms
conduct investigationcarry out investigationcontinue inquiryfollow up investigation
Antonyms
abandon investigationdrop the casecease inquiryhalt investigation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prosseguir com a investigação
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
continuar a investigação
alternative common form
Portugal
prosseguir a investigação
European Portuguese variant without 'com'

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a lead
dig deeper
leave no stone unturned
get to the bottom of something
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