Definition of chase - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
pursuittr. pursue to catch or attacktr.
- The police chase the suspect through the city..
2.
hurryintr. run or rush to a placeintr.
- She chased to the station to catch the train.
3.
romantic pursuittr. try to persuade someone romanticallytr.
- He spent months chasing after her.
4.
goaltr. try hard to get something desiredtr.
- She is chasing her dream of becoming a doctor.
5.
expulsiontr. force someone to leave a placetr.
- The guard chased the intruders away.
6.
drinkingtr. US consume a drink after hard liquortr. US
- He chased the whiskey with a soda.
7.
baseballtr. TECH. US swing at a pitch outside the strike zonetr. TECH. US
- The batter chased the high fastball.
8.
engravingtr. TECH. engrave a design by cutting lines into a surfacetr. TECH.
- The artisan will chase the pattern into the metal plate..
Noun
1.
recreationgame where one player chases another
- The kids played chase in the park.
2.
pursuitact of pursuing someone or something
- The police were in a high-speed chase.
3.
huntingactivity of hunting animals
- The chase was successful, and they caught a deer.
4.
cyclingTECH. UK riders ahead of the pelotonTECH. UK
- The chase was gaining on the leaders.
5.
architectureTECH. groove or channel for pipes or cablesTECH.
- The electrician installed the wires in the chase.
6.
printingDated rectangular frame for printingDated
- The printer used a chase to hold the type.
Images of chase
groove or channel for pipes or cables 
rectangular frame for printing
Expressions with chase
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pursue and catch someone or something
The police chased down the suspect.
make someone leave by pursuing or scaring them
The dog chased off the intruders.
pursue unrealistic or fanciful goals
He spent years chasing rainbows instead of focusing on achievable goals.
engage in futile or repetitive activity
I feel like I'm just chasing tail with this project.
actively work towards achieving something desired
He quit his job to chase a dream of starting his own business.
get to the main point quickly
Let's cut to the chase and discuss the budget.
engage in futile activities
Stop tweaking fonts; you're just chasing your tail and missing the deadline.
excitement from pursuing a goal or person
He loves the thrill of the chase in business.
waste time doing things that achieve nothing
He spent all day chasing his own tail at work.
do a lot but achieve nothing useful
He keeps chasing his tail at work.
reduce feelings of sadness
A walk in the park helps chase the blues away.
try to finish something quickly before a deadline
We had to chase the clock to complete the project on time.
pursue financial gain or profit
He decided to chase the money instead of following his passion.
pursue sunlight or daylight
They traveled west to chase the sun and extend their day.
make sure something is being dealt with
He needed to chase up the paperwork to meet the deadline..
complex bureaucratic procedures
Navigating the paper chase for the permit was exhausting..
make someone search for something impossible or useless
He sent me on a wild-goose chase for a fake address.
move quickly to the main point
Let's skip to the chase and discuss the budget.
pointless search or effort that cannot succeed
Chasing that rumor was a wild-goose chase.
pursue an unrealistic or unattainable goal
He spent his life chasing a rainbow, never achieving his dreams.
pursue something unattainable or non-existent
He spent years chasing shadows instead of focusing on achievable goals.
start chasing someone or something to catch them
The police give chase to the suspect.
pursue something that is not real
He spent years chasing ghosts instead of focusing on real opportunities.
pursue a goal with determination
She always chases the ace in her career.
Origin of chase
Old French, chacier (to hunt)
Terms with chase included in their meaning
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playground chase
game where one player chases others to touch them
pursue
follow or chase someone or something
pursuit
catch up with someone during a chase
chase
pursue in attempt to catch someone or something
chase
follow quickly to catch someone or something
pursuit
pursue or chase someone
pursuit
chase or follow someone or something
command attack
order an animal or person to attack or chase a target
playground activity
tag chase where caught players join the infected team and pursue others
chase pursue
run or go quickly to catch someone or something
chase
follow someone or something to catch them
chase
chasing or following someone or something
chase
persistently pursuing or chasing someone
dog command
encourage a dog to attack or chase
finance
money spent to chase and receive unpaid bills or debts
chase intensely
chase or try to get something with great energy
chase
chasing closely with urgency and determination
determination
persistent chase or search
pursuit
pursue or chase relentlessly
sports
event where people chase rolling cheese down a hill
chase
fight between a fleeing and pursuing party
hunting
chase an animal into its burrow
rodeo
chase and wrestle a steer to the ground
play
engage in a playful chase
Examples of chase in a sentence
Fans chase autographs after the concert. He chased to the airport to see her off. They chased to the concert to get good seats. She didn't want to chase him anymore. They advised him not to chase after unrequited love. He is chasing a promotion at work.
They are chasing the championship title this season. The landlord chased the noisy tenants from the building. Security chased him out of the restricted area. She chased her tequila with a lime soda. After the shot, he chased it with a cold beer. He chased the curveball and missed. The rookie often chases pitches out of the zone. The jeweler will chase intricate designs into the ring. He learned to chase patterns into the silverware. During recess, they organized a game of chase. The children enjoyed a lively chase after school. The chase through the forest was intense. Fans enjoyed the thrilling chase in the movie. The chase through the forest lasted for hours. During the chase, they lost track of the prey. The chase caught up with the breakaway group. During the race, the chase worked hard to close the gap. The chase was hidden behind the wall. They designed a chase to run cables through. The chase was essential for aligning the print blocks. He carefully placed the letters into the chase.
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- French:poursuivre, chat, ...
- German:verfolgen, Fangen, ...
- Italian:cacciare, acchiapparella, ...
- Spanish:cazar, persecución, ...
- Portuguese:caçar, apanhada, ...
- Chinese:追捕, 追逐游戏, ...
- Japanese:追いかける, 鬼ごっこ, ...
- Arabic:طَارَدَ, لُعْبَةُ المُطارَدَةِ, ...
- Hebrew:לִרְדּוֹף, תוֹפֶסֶת, ...
- Russian:гнаться, догонялки, ...
- Ukrainian:переслідувати, доганялки, ...
- Hindi:पीछा करना, पकड़म-पकड़ाई, ...
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