Give chase
verb phrase
To follow or chase someone or something quickly in order to catch them.
When the thief saw the cops, he ran away and the cops had to give chase
Often appears as...
- police give chase
- dog give chase
verb phrase
To follow or chase someone or something quickly in order to catch them.
When the thief saw the cops, he ran away and the cops had to give chase
Often appears as...
- police give chase
- dog give chase
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Action Intensity
Indicates urgent, energetic effort to catch someone or something.
The players give chase to the ball with determination.
Pro Tip 2/3Catch Intent
Implies a strong intent to catch or apprehend rather than just following.
The security guard gave chase to the shoplifter.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediately
Used when the pursuit is started quickly, almost instantly after the target.
As soon as the cat ran, the dog gave chase.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Intensity
Indicates urgent, energetic effort to catch someone or something.
The players give chase to the ball with determination.
Pro Tip 2/3Catch Intent
Implies a strong intent to catch or apprehend rather than just following.
The security guard gave chase to the shoplifter.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediately
Used when the pursuit is started quickly, almost instantly after the target.
As soon as the cat ran, the dog gave chase.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Intensity
Indicates urgent, energetic effort to catch someone or something.
The players give chase to the ball with determination.
Pro Tip 2/3Catch Intent
Implies a strong intent to catch or apprehend rather than just following.
The security guard gave chase to the shoplifter.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediately
Used when the pursuit is started quickly, almost instantly after the target.
As soon as the cat ran, the dog gave chase.
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