chase
//tʃeɪs//
Verb
chaseInfinitive
chasePresent tense
chasedPast tense
chasedPast participle
chasingPresent participle
chasesThird-person singular
1
to run after someone or something in order to catch or capture them
The dog chased the cat across the yard.
2
to pursue someone or something persistently
The reporter chased the politician for an interview.
3
to try to obtain or achieve something
He spent years chasing his dream of becoming a professional musician.
4
to drive or force someone or something away
The farmer chased the birds away from his crops.
Noun
chaseSingular
chasesPlural
1
the act of pursuing someone or something
The police gave chase to the suspect.
2
a hunt or pursuit
The police gave chase to the suspect through the streets.