chase

/tʃeɪs/
verb
  1. To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
    • Police officers chased the thief through the crowded market.
    • My little brother loves to chase me around the yard.
    • The dog chased the squirrel up a tree.
  2. To hurry or rush after someone or something in order to get their attention or reach them.
    • She chased after the bus but it was too late.
    • The reporter chased the celebrity for an interview.
    • I chased him down the hall to ask about the meeting.
  3. To try hard to get something you want, such as a job, goal, or dream.
    • She spent years chasing a promotion at the company.
    • Many young people chase success in the tech industry.
    • He moved to New York to chase his dream of becoming an actor.
  4. To follow someone or something quickly in a vehicle.
    • The police car chased the speeding motorcycle.
    • The ambulance chased the car that had caused the accident.
    • We chased the storm in our truck to get photos.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act of running after or pursuing someone or something.
    • The cat gave chase when it saw a mouse.
    • The children broke into a chase across the playground.
    • After a long chase, the police caught the suspect.
  2. A situation in which someone tries to get something they want, especially a goal or achievement.
    • The company is in a constant chase for new customers.
    • The chase for the championship ended in victory.
    • Her chase for a better job finally paid off.
  3. A groove or slot cut into a surface, especially in metal or wood, to hold a pipe, wire, or other object.
    • The plumber installed the pipe inside a chase in the concrete floor.
    • A chase was carved into the wooden beam for the cable.
    • The electrician cut a chase in the wall for the wiring.
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