- chase*/
- [tʃeɪs]
verb
I
1) [I/T] to follow someone or something quickly in order to catch themSyn:pursueThe band have often been chased down the street by enthusiastic fans.[/ex]I chased after the robbers for more than a mile.[/ex]2) [T] to follow someone or something quickly in order to make them go awayWe chased the cat out of the house.[/ex]Suddenly a man came out and chased the kids away.[/ex]3) [T] to try hard to get something such as a job, prize, or moneyTiger Woods was chasing another European title.[/ex]•- chase sb/sth upIInounchase [tʃeɪs]1) [C] the action of following someone or something quickly because you want to catch thema high-speed car chase[/ex]2) [singular] the act of trying to get something that you want
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.