pursuit

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of trying hard to achieve or get something.

   He gave up everything in his pursuit of fame.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of chasing someone or something to catch it.

   The thief started to run and the police took off in pursuit.

3. 3
   noun

   A hobby or activity that you do regularly for pleasure.

   Reading and gardening are her favourite pursuits.

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

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