pursueverb/pɨɾ.ˈsi.ɣɐ/mediumper·si·gaPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo follow someone or something closely and determinedly, usually with the intent to catch, achieve, or harm.The hounds pursued the fox across the field. / She decided to pursue a career in medicine.synchasefollowhoundantfleeescapeabandonCommon collocationspursue a goalpursue a dreampursue justiceEtymologyDo latim 'persequi'.Related wordsperseguiçãoperseguirperseguidor