chase
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈtʃeɪs// UK //tʃˈeɪs// chase
n. the act of following someone or something quickly to catch them. You often see this in movies when cars or people are running away.
n. the act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch or overtake them. Often used in the context of law enforcement or predatory behavior.
The police officer began a high-speed chase through the city.
After a long chase through the woods, the dog finally caught up with the rabbit.
The documentary captures the intense adrenaline of the chase as the cheetah narrows the gap between itself and the fleeing gazelle.
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'give chase' or as part of compound nouns like 'car chase'.