give chase
Go after someone
To give chase is to pursue someone or something, typically at speed.
The phrase implies active, sustained pursuit rather than casual following: The police gave chase when the suspect fled on foot.
It's slightly more formal or dramatic than simply saying "chase" or "follow."
- pursueFollow to catch
- in hot pursuitAggressively following a fleeing target
- go afterChase or seek
- followGo behind another
- houndHunting dog breed
run down · track · hunt · sprint · run after · dash · stalk · dog · trail · quarry · outrun · footsteps · prey · catch · predator · on the run · make a run for it · quest
pursuit action
give chaseflee
Depart swiftly from threat
run away · escape · take flight · retreat · bolt
activity vs. inactivity
give chasestand still
Cease all movement
stay put · wait · hold position · wait around · stand one's ground
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