pursue

perseguir

pursue(puhr-su)

transitive verb

1. (to chase)

a. perseguir

Why is that woman pursuing you?

¿Por qué te está persiguiendo esa mujer?

2. (to proceed with)

a. proseguir (studies)

After graduating, I would like to pursue my studies in Germany.

Una vez que termine la carrera, me gustaría proseguir mis estudios en Alemania.

b. seguir (policy)

They pursued a policy of repression against dissenters.

Siguieron una política de represión contra los disidentes.

c. continuar con (inquiries or official investigation)

It is unlikely that the police will pursue the investigation.

Es poco probable que la policía continúe con la investigación.

3. (to strive towards)

a. luchar por (an objective or rights)

We felt we were pursuing a common goal.

Sentimos que luchábamos por un objetivo común.

b. buscar (knowledge or happiness)

I'd like to pursue knowledge for its own sake, not for a degree.

Me gustaría buscar el saber porque sí, y no para conseguir un título.

4. (to do as a career)

a. dedicarse a

He did not wish to pursue law.

No quería dedicarse a la abogacía.

b. ejercer

She gave up acting to pursue medicine.

Dejó el teatro para ejercer medicina.

5. (to follow)

a. perseguir (dream, interest, objective)

Alice decided to pursue her dream.

Alice decidió perseguir su sueño.