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pursuing

[pərˈsuːɪŋ]

pursuing Definition

  • 1following or chasing someone or something in order to catch or attack them
  • 2engaging in an activity or course of action

Using pursuing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pursuing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police were pursuing the suspect on foot.

  • Example

    She is pursuing a career in medicine.

  • Example

    He has been pursuing her for months.

  • Example

    The company is pursuing new business opportunities.

pursuing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pursuing

Antonyms for pursuing

Idioms Using pursuing

  • in hot pursuit

    chasing or following someone or something very closely, often with the intention of catching them

    Example

    The police were in hot pursuit of the bank robbers.

  • pursue the matter

    to continue to investigate or follow up on a particular issue or problem

    Example

    The lawyer advised his client to pursue the matter in court.

  • pursue one's lips

    to press one's lips together tightly, often as a sign of disapproval or annoyance

    Example

    She pursed her lips when she heard the news.

Phrases with pursuing

  • pursue a dream

    to work hard to achieve a personal goal or ambition

    Example

    She left her job to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.

  • pursue a hobby

    to engage in an activity that one enjoys doing during their free time

    Example

    He likes to pursue his hobby of photography on weekends.

  • pursue a degree

    to study and work towards obtaining a degree or diploma

    Example

    She is pursuing a degree in computer science.

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Summary: pursuing in Brief

The verb 'pursuing' [pərˈsuːɪŋ] can refer to chasing or following someone or something, as in 'The police were pursuing the suspect on foot,' or engaging in an activity or course of action, as in 'She is pursuing a career in medicine.' It can also be used in phrases like 'pursue a dream' or idioms like 'in hot pursuit,' meaning to chase closely.