pursuit

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

   the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit

2. 2
   noun

   a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

   the pursuit of love

3. 3
   noun

   The act of pursuing.

   Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.

4. 4
   noun

   prosecution

   That pursuit for tithes ought, and of ancient time did pertain to the spiritual court.

5. 5
   noun

   a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

6. 6
   noun

   an auxiliary activity

7. 7
   noun

   A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.

8. 8
   noun

   A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.

Etymology

From Middle English pursuyte, from Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).