chase

to follow and try to catch someone or something that is running away from you

perseguir, dar caza a alguien/a algo

• chase somebody/something

Collocations chase after someone · chase down an animal

• The police chased the thief through the streets.

  La policía persiguió al ladrón por las calles.

to try to get a job or position that you want, especially by working hard and showing your abilities

perseguir, buscar activamente

• chase after something

Collocations chase a promotion · chase the American dream

• She has been chasing a better job for years.

  Ella ha estado buscando activamente un mejor trabajo durante años.

to follow the movement of something on film or video, especially when you are filming it yourself

seguir, capturar en cámara

• chase a shot

Collocations chase the action in a video game · chase a moving object with a camera

• He chased the ball as it rolled across the field.

  Él capturó la pelota mientras rodaba por el campo.

to try to achieve something that is impossible or very difficult, especially when you do not have a realistic chance of success

perseguir un sueño imposible, soñar despierto

• chase after something

Collocations chase a dream · chase the wind

• He is chasing a dream that will never come true.

  Él está persiguiendo un sueño que nunca se hará realidad.

to play a sport in which you try to catch or hit an object that is moving away from you, such as a ball or puck

perseguir en deportes

• chase after something

Collocations chase the ball in soccer · chase a puck in hockey

• The players chased the ball across the field.

  Los jugadores persiguieron el balón por todo el campo.

to follow and punish someone who has done something wrong, especially by making them pay a fine or go to prison

perseguir legalmente, castigar

• chase somebody

Collocations chase someone for a crime · chase someone for money owed

• The police are chasing the suspect.

  La policía está persiguiendo al sospechoso.

to run away from someone or something that is following you and trying to catch you

huir, escapar de alguien/a algo

• chase from somewhere

Collocations chase away a bird · chase off an intruder

• The dog chased the cat up a tree.

  El perro persiguió al gato hasta subirlo a un árbol.

to continue to do something, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant

perseverar, persistir en algo

• chase after something

Collocations chase a goal · chase an idea

• She has been chasing her dream for years.

  Ella ha estado persiguiendo su sueño durante años.