English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

inseguire — meaning in English

Italian → English · translate English → Italian instead

English meaning

  • chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
  • pursue verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
  • stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
  • trail verb To follow closely behind someone or something.

Senses

inseguire is used for these senses in English:

  • chase (transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.
  • pursue (ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
  • pursue (transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
  • run after To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).
  • stalk (transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
  • trail (transitive) To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

chase — full definition

  1. verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
  2. verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
  3. noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
  4. verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.

pursue — full definition

  1. verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
  2. verb To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.

Related Italian words