go after
English
editVerb
editgo after (third-person singular simple present goes after, present participle going after, simple past went after, past participle gone after)
- To pursue in attempt to catch another.
- The downed officer couldn't go after the criminal.
- To pursue an object or a goal.
- In Little League, usually everyone goes after the ball.
- Inspired, the scientist went right after the new idea.
Usage notes
editNot to be confused with "going after someone", meaning following someone or something in sequence.
Translations
editto pursue in attempt to catch
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to pursue an object or goal
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