pursue

nachgehen, verfolgen

Zeit und Mühe in einen Beruf, ein Studium oder ein Interesse investieren.

In einfachem Englisch: To spend time and effort on a job, course of study, or interest.

• She wants to pursue a career in nursing.
• He pursued his interest in painting after retirement.
• Are you planning to pursue further studies?

Synonyme: follow, engage in

Häufige Wendungen: pursue a career, pursue an interest, pursue further studies, pursue a hobby

verfolgen, anstreben

Versuchen, etwas Gewünschtes zu erreichen oder zu bekommen.

In einfachem Englisch: To try to achieve or obtain something you want.

• You should pursue your dreams.
• The government pursued a policy of lower taxes.
• They are pursuing justice for the victims.

Synonyme: seek, strive for, aim for

Häufige Wendungen: pursue a goal, pursue a dream, pursue an ambition, pursue justice

verfolgen, nachjagen

Jemandem oder etwas folgen, um die Person oder Sache zu fangen oder zu bekommen.

In einfachem Englisch: To go after someone or something in order to catch or obtain them.

• The police pursued the thief.
• A dog was pursuing a rabbit across the field.
• She pursued every opportunity to work abroad.

Synonyme: go after, chase

Häufige Wendungen: pursue a suspect, pursue someone, pursue an opportunity, pursue a thief