verb
chase
chays
verb
1
To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
"The dog chased the ball across the park."
"Police chased the stolen car through the city centre."
2
To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
"She moved to New York to chase her dream of becoming an actress."
3
To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.
"He chased the whisky shot with a mouthful of beer."
noun
1
An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
"The film's car chase was praised as one of the best in years."
How to Use Chase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo run after or pursue someone/something, whether literally or as a goal.
Common pairings
high-speed chase
chase a dream
chase after someone
give chase
Word Forms
chased past tense, chased past tense, chases plural, chases plural, chases plural, chases singular, chases singular
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Etymology
From Old French chacier, from Vulgar Latin captiare, based on Latin capere ("to seize"). A doublet of "catch," related to "capture."