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go after

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To pursue in attempt to catch another.
  2. To pursue an object or a goal.

Equivalents

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Examples

“The downed officer couldn't go after the criminal.”
“In Little League, usually everyone goes after the ball.”
“Inspired, the scientist went right after the new idea.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

go against go against the grain go ahead go ahead with go all around the Wrekin go all out

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