Meaning of give chase | Babel Free

Definitions

To begin chasing or pursuing someone or something, whether on foot or by vehicle.

idiomatic, intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“After the robbery, the police gave chase⟳ but didn't catch⟳ the suspect⟳.”

“Without thinking, Zoe ran along the outside of the building, as her stepmother and Tina fought to be first out on to the scaffold to give⟳ chase⟳.”

“Under the policy, officers may give⟳ chase⟳ if they believe⟳ a person is committing or is about to commit a felony, a Class A misdemeanor such as domestic battery, or a serious traffic offense that could risk⟳ injuring others, such as drunken driving or street racing.”

“The footage, which was captured at approximately 10:30 pm on September 24, shows two vehicles speeding past the patrol car on Highway 400, prompting the sheriff’s deputy to give⟳ chase⟳.”

“An NYPD officer struck in the arm by a bullet allegedly fired by a teen gunman ignored his wound and gave chase⟳ to the 16-year-old suspect⟳, cops said Tuesday.”

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