Chase
verb
To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
The police chased the thief down the street.
Often appears as...
- chase after
- chase down
verb
To try hard to get something you want.
She is chasing her dream of becoming a professional athlete.
Often appears as...
- chase a dream
- chase success
noun
The act of running after someone or something.
The chase ended when the thief was caught.
Often appears as...
- give chase
- on the chase
noun
An area of open land, especially one used for hunting.
They rode their horses through the royal chase.
Usage tips
Formal
British
verb
To drive something away.
The restaurant owner chased the cat away from the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- chase away
- chase off
verb
To cut or carve a pattern on a surface.
The goldsmith chased a beautiful design on the bracelet.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
The police chased the thief down the street.
Often appears as...
- chase after
- chase down
verb
To try hard to get something you want.
She is chasing her dream of becoming a professional athlete.
Often appears as...
- chase a dream
- chase success
noun
The act of running after someone or something.
The chase ended when the thief was caught.
Often appears as...
- give chase
- on the chase
noun
An area of open land, especially one used for hunting.
They rode their horses through the royal chase.
Usage tips
Formal
British
verb
To drive something away.
The restaurant owner chased the cat away from the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- chase away
- chase off
verb
To cut or carve a pattern on a surface.
The goldsmith chased a beautiful design on the bracelet.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Chase in Action
Used to describe active pursuit, often urgently or hurriedly, in physical situations.
The dog chased the squirrels out of the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Aggressive Connotation
Can imply forcefulness or determination in the pursuit, sometimes with a sense of competition.
The forward chased the ball aggressively towards the goal.
Pro Tip 1/2Chase in Action
Used to describe active pursuit, often urgently or hurriedly, in physical situations.
The dog chased the squirrels out of the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Aggressive Connotation
Can imply forcefulness or determination in the pursuit, sometimes with a sense of competition.
The forward chased the ball aggressively towards the goal.
Pro Tip 1/2Chase in Action
Used to describe active pursuit, often urgently or hurriedly, in physical situations.
The dog chased the squirrels out of the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Aggressive Connotation
Can imply forcefulness or determination in the pursuit, sometimes with a sense of competition.
The forward chased the ball aggressively towards the goal.
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Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
Whether it's an anxiety-filled night of being chased through the woods by a bear or fighting off a ninja in a dark alley, these dreams allow you to practice your fight or flight instincts and keep them sharp and dependable in case you'll need them in real life. But it doesn't always have to be unpleasant.
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How math saved my life PIPE...
and having bad hair and working out was literally a priority for me at the time as long as we could party chase girls and goof off which we definitely did a lot of things seemed good life seemed good relative to what I knew then of course but it still seemed good my life
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A Park Reborn: Charging...
When it was all over there was only a few hundred traumatized elephants left in the park. People spoke of being charged and chased by elephants. And having terrible experiences with them. And, having spent a lot of time in my life with elephants
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What makes a hero? -...
special recognition, or power. Result This can vary between stories. Do the monsters bow down before the hero, or do they chase him as he flees from the special world? Return After all that adventure, the hero returns to his ordinary world.
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Jedidah Isler: How I...
This all started as a love story. And it still is. This love transformed me from a curious, stargazing young girl to a professional astrophysicist, hot on the heels of celestial discovery. Who knew that chasing after the universe
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A Collection Of Wild...
snow drifts will make the chase difficult the wolf's pads are particularly broad but in really deep snow the elk's long legs give them the advantage and in such country as this there's little chance of taking them by surprise
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Deadly Killer Whale...
look at that they are magnificent i don't want to chase them it's very important that i don't go into their space i let them come into mine but they don't seem to be bothered by us oh my goodness
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How Climate Change...
pack ice and food when a parent comes back its chicks recognize its call and are led away on a long steeple chase over the rocks to a place where they can be fed in peace
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Arctic Wolf Hunts Baby...
have now started a journey that will last a lifetime forever chasing the seasonal growth of the grass on which they depend like all grassland creatures they are at
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
is chased away with his tail between his legs a mud skipper a fish that spends most of its life out of the sea it can walk on land and breathe air
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
Whether it's an anxiety-filled night of being chased through the woods by a bear or fighting off a ninja in a dark alley, these dreams allow you to practice your fight or flight instincts and keep them sharp and dependable in case you'll need them in real life. But it doesn't always have to be unpleasant.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
and having bad hair and working out was literally a priority for me at the time as long as we could party chase girls and goof off which we definitely did a lot of things seemed good life seemed good relative to what I knew then of course but it still seemed good my life
Video examples
A Park Reborn: Charging...
When it was all over there was only a few hundred traumatized elephants left in the park. People spoke of being charged and chased by elephants. And having terrible experiences with them. And, having spent a lot of time in my life with elephants
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
special recognition, or power. Result This can vary between stories. Do the monsters bow down before the hero, or do they chase him as he flees from the special world? Return After all that adventure, the hero returns to his ordinary world.
Video examples
Jedidah Isler: How I...
This all started as a love story. And it still is. This love transformed me from a curious, stargazing young girl to a professional astrophysicist, hot on the heels of celestial discovery. Who knew that chasing after the universe
Video examples
A Collection Of Wild...
snow drifts will make the chase difficult the wolf's pads are particularly broad but in really deep snow the elk's long legs give them the advantage and in such country as this there's little chance of taking them by surprise
Video examples
Deadly Killer Whale...
look at that they are magnificent i don't want to chase them it's very important that i don't go into their space i let them come into mine but they don't seem to be bothered by us oh my goodness
Video examples
How Climate Change...
pack ice and food when a parent comes back its chicks recognize its call and are led away on a long steeple chase over the rocks to a place where they can be fed in peace
Video examples
Arctic Wolf Hunts Baby...
have now started a journey that will last a lifetime forever chasing the seasonal growth of the grass on which they depend like all grassland creatures they are at
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
is chased away with his tail between his legs a mud skipper a fish that spends most of its life out of the sea it can walk on land and breathe air
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Quote examples
Gloria Estefan
American Musician
All I tell artists is, 'Do what you love. Never let anybody talk you into changing what your musical idea is just to try to get a hit, because you're chasing your tail that way. It's not going to happen, and if you're successful, you have to do it the rest of your life. Stay true to it and do it for the sake of the art.
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Fantasia Barrino
American Musician
My main thing is family first. This industry can get you so caught up that you're so busy chasing, wanting to be number one and wanting to be the richest that you lose sight of what life really is about.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I want a president with a record of public service: someone whose life's work shows our children that we don't chase form and fortune for ourselves; we fight to give everyone a chance to succeed.
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Hank Williams III
American Musician
I'm the kind of guy if you ask me a question I'll tell you the truth if it's hurting me or not. If it's good or bad, I'll cut to the chase and that's the way it is.
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Kelvin Sampson
American Coach
When you decide to go into coaching, obviously you don't forget why. That's to help develop young people, help them chase their dreams, help them reach their goals.
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Kurt Warner
American Athlete
I want people to know that you can chase your dreams no matter where you are in your life, and it can work out. I know. It happened to me.
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Erik Estrada
American Actor
Top Model' is pretty good, because it gives these girls an opportunity to chase their passion and possibly get a contract.
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Tyler Perry
American Actor
I've never chased money. It's always been about what I can do to motivate and inspire people.
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Finn Balor
Irish Wrestler
When you're in NXT, you're really fighting and trying to dig down deep and chase your dream.
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Abu Abbas
Palestinian Politician
When America is chasing you, the whole world is chasing you.
Quote examples
Gloria Estefan
American Musician
All I tell artists is, 'Do what you love. Never let anybody talk you into changing what your musical idea is just to try to get a hit, because you're chasing your tail that way. It's not going to happen, and if you're successful, you have to do it the rest of your life. Stay true to it and do it for the sake of the art.
Quote examples
Fantasia Barrino
American Musician
My main thing is family first. This industry can get you so caught up that you're so busy chasing, wanting to be number one and wanting to be the richest that you lose sight of what life really is about.
Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I want a president with a record of public service: someone whose life's work shows our children that we don't chase form and fortune for ourselves; we fight to give everyone a chance to succeed.
Quote examples
Hank Williams III
American Musician
I'm the kind of guy if you ask me a question I'll tell you the truth if it's hurting me or not. If it's good or bad, I'll cut to the chase and that's the way it is.
Quote examples
Kelvin Sampson
American Coach
When you decide to go into coaching, obviously you don't forget why. That's to help develop young people, help them chase their dreams, help them reach their goals.
Quote examples
Kurt Warner
American Athlete
I want people to know that you can chase your dreams no matter where you are in your life, and it can work out. I know. It happened to me.
Quote examples
Erik Estrada
American Actor
Top Model' is pretty good, because it gives these girls an opportunity to chase their passion and possibly get a contract.
Quote examples
Tyler Perry
American Actor
I've never chased money. It's always been about what I can do to motivate and inspire people.
Quote examples
Finn Balor
Irish Wrestler
When you're in NXT, you're really fighting and trying to dig down deep and chase your dream.
Quote examples
Abu Abbas
Palestinian Politician
When America is chasing you, the whole world is chasing you.
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