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pursuit

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɚˈsuːt/ · UK /pəˈsjuːt/

Forms: pursuits

pursuit means: The act of trying to get something or catch someone.

noun

GOING AFTERB2

The act of trying to get something or catch someone.

  • Police continued their pursuit of the thief.
  • She moved abroad in pursuit of work.
  • His pursuit of success left little time for friends.

How to use it: pursuit of someone/something (Their pursuit of knowledge brought them together.); in pursuit of someone/something (Officers ran down the street in pursuit of the suspect.)

Similar words: chase, quest

Common phrases: pursuit of happiness, in pursuit of, pursuit of someone

REGULAR ACTIVITYC1

An activity you do regularly for enjoyment.

  • Gardening is her favourite pursuit.
  • He enjoys outdoor pursuits such as climbing.
  • Reading remains a popular leisure pursuit.

Similar words: hobby, pastime

Common phrases: leisure pursuit, outdoor pursuit, artistic pursuit

Questions about pursuit

What does pursuit mean?

The act of trying to get something or catch someone.

What is pursuit in other languages?

Türkçe: takip · Español: persecución · Français: poursuite · Deutsch: Verfolgung · Italiano: inseguimento · 日本語: 追跡

How do you pronounce pursuit?

In American English /pɚˈsuːt/; in British English /pəˈsjuːt/.

How do you use pursuit in a sentence?

Police continued their pursuit of the thief. She moved abroad in pursuit of work.

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