A Quick and Simple Dictionary

pursue

1. Verb.  (obsolete, transitive) To follow with harmful intent; to try to harm, to persecute, torment. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
2. Verb.  (transitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
3. Verb.  (transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). (defdate, from late 14th c.) .
4. Verb.  (transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). (defdate, from late 14th c.) .
5. Verb.  (transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). (defdate, from 15th c.) .