go after
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Definition
- Phrasal Verb:
- To pursue or chase someone or something: To follow someone or something with the intention of catching, reaching, or obtaining them.
- To try to get or achieve something: To make an effort to attain a goal, position, or object.
Usage
- Literal Pursuit: Used when physically following or chasing.
- The detective decided to go after the suspect on foot.
- Figurative Pursuit: Used when seeking to obtain something non-physical, like a job, goal, or opportunity.
- You should go after your dreams no matter what.
- She plans to go after the promotion when the position opens.
Advanced Usage
- "to go after someone": Can imply romantic pursuit or seeking someone's attention/affection.
- He's been going after her for months, but she's not interested.
- "to go after something aggressively": To pursue with great determination or vigor.
- The company is going after new markets aggressively.
Variants and Related Words
- Pursue (verb): A more formal synonym meaning to follow or seek to attain.
- Chase (verb): Often used interchangeably for physical pursuit.
- Seek (verb): A general term for trying to find or obtain.
Synonyms
- Pursue
- Chase
- Follow
- Seek
- Hunt for
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Go for: To try to get or choose.
- I think I'll go for the chocolate cake.
- Run after: To chase (often used literally).
- The child ran after the ball into the street.
Related Idioms
- Go all out for: To put maximum effort into achieving something.
- She went all out for the championship title.
- In hot pursuit: Chasing someone or something closely and with determination.
- The police were in hot pursuit of the stolen vehicle.
Verb
- go in search of or hunt for
- pursue a hobby
- go after with the intent to catch
- The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
- the dog chased the rabbit