Hunt down

verb phrase

To search for someone or something very determinedly.

The police have vowed to hunt down the criminals.
Visual representation of "hunt down" - To search for someone or something very determinedly.

Often appears as...

  • hunt down criminals
  • hunt down information

Usage tips

General,Colloquial,Idiomatic,Academic

verb phrase

To locate or find after a diligent search.

She hunted down a copy of the book in the library.
Visual representation of "hunt down" - To locate or find after a diligent search.

Often appears as...

  • hunt down evidence
  • hunt down records

Usage tips

General,Academic

verb phrase

To pursue or chase with the intent to capture.

The hunters decided to hunt down the deer.
Visual representation of "hunt down" - To pursue or chase with the intent to capture.

Often appears as...

  • hunt down prey
  • hunt down animals
verb phrase

To search for someone or something very determinedly.

The police have vowed to hunt down the criminals.
Visual representation of "hunt down" - To search for someone or something very determinedly.

Often appears as...

  • hunt down criminals
  • hunt down information

Usage tips

General,Colloquial,Idiomatic,Academic

verb phrase

To locate or find after a diligent search.

She hunted down a copy of the book in the library.
Visual representation of "hunt down" - To locate or find after a diligent search.

Often appears as...

  • hunt down evidence
  • hunt down records

Usage tips

General,Academic

verb phrase

To pursue or chase with the intent to capture.

The hunters decided to hunt down the deer.
Visual representation of "hunt down" - To pursue or chase with the intent to capture.

Often appears as...

  • hunt down prey
  • hunt down animals
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "hunt down"
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Determined Search

Expresses strong resolve in finding someone or something, often with urgency.

Illustration for Determined Search
Detectives will hunt down every clue to solve this case.
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Negative Connotation

Can imply negative intentions, like seeking to punish or apprehend.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After the riot, officials promised to hunt down the instigators.
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Colloquial Usage

Frequently used in casual speech rather than in very formal settings.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I'm going to hunt down the best burger in town.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Determined Search

Expresses strong resolve in finding someone or something, often with urgency.

Illustration for Determined Search
Detectives will hunt down every clue to solve this case.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Can imply negative intentions, like seeking to punish or apprehend.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After the riot, officials promised to hunt down the instigators.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Usage

Frequently used in casual speech rather than in very formal settings.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I'm going to hunt down the best burger in town.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Determined Search

Expresses strong resolve in finding someone or something, often with urgency.

Illustration for Determined Search
Detectives will hunt down every clue to solve this case.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Can imply negative intentions, like seeking to punish or apprehend.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After the riot, officials promised to hunt down the instigators.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Usage

Frequently used in casual speech rather than in very formal settings.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I'm going to hunt down the best burger in town.
Visual representation of the word "Hunt down"

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