verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
- The dog chased the ball across the park.
- Police chased the stolen car through the city center.
- The children chase each other around the garden every summer evening.
verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
- She moved to New York to chase her dream of becoming an actress.
- Many young graduates chase high-paying jobs in big cities.
- He decided to stop chasing promotions and spend more time with his family.
noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
- The film's car chase was praised as one of the best in years.
- The cat gave up the chase when the mouse vanished under the fridge.
- Our game of tag turned into a long chase around the playground.
verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.
- He chased the whisky shot with a mouthful of beer.
- He chased the rum with a glass of cola.
- I always chase a strong spirit with a glass of lemonade.
