pursuit
/pərˈsut/
noun
- The act of chasing or following someone or something in order to catch them.
- The police car sped down the street in pursuit of the stolen vehicle.
- The runner increased her speed in pursuit of the race leader.
- The cat dashed across the yard in pursuit of a mouse.
- An activity or hobby that someone spends time doing regularly.
- Her favorite pursuit is painting landscapes on weekends.
- Reading is a quiet pursuit that many people enjoy.
- He took up photography as a creative pursuit after retiring.
- The act of trying to achieve or obtain something over time.
- She dedicated her life to the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
- His pursuit of a better job led him to move to a new city.
- The pursuit of happiness is a goal shared by people everywhere.