Give Chase (Verb)
Meaning
Go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The detective was hot on the suspect's trail and decided to give chase through the crowded streets.
- The guard gave chase as soon as the escapee broke free from the prison walls.
- After a few attempts to escape, the intruder took off running and the homeowner gave chase.
- The experienced hunter gave chase as the deer darted swiftly through the forest underbrush.
- Security personnel immediately gave chase after detecting the suspicious individual lurking around the facility.