Definition of 'chase'

Noun

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
      Synonyms: pursuit pursual following
2. United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)
      Synonyms: Salmon P. Chase Salmon Portland Chase

Verb

1. go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
      Synonyms: chase after trail tail tag give chase dog go after track
2. pursue someone sexually or romantically
      Synonyms: chase after
3. cut a groove into; "chase silver"
4. cut a furrow into a columns
      Synonyms: furrow chamfer

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