пого́ня — meaning in English

English meaning

• chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
• pursuit noun The act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.

Senses

пого́ня is used for these senses in English:

• chase (real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
• pursuit The act of pursuing.

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.

pursuit — full definition

1. noun The act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.
2. noun A hobby or activity someone regularly does for enjoyment.
3. noun A track cycling event where two riders or teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch each other.

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