pursue

dedicarsi a, intraprendere

Dedicare tempo ed energie a un lavoro, un percorso di studi o un interesse.

In inglese semplice: To spend time and effort on a job, course of study, or interest.

• She wants to pursue a career in nursing.
• He pursued his interest in painting after retirement.
• Are you planning to pursue further studies?

Sinonimi: follow, engage in

Espressioni comuni: pursue a career, pursue an interest, pursue further studies, pursue a hobby

perseguire, aspirare a

Cercare di raggiungere o ottenere qualcosa che si desidera.

In inglese semplice: To try to achieve or obtain something you want.

• You should pursue your dreams.
• The government pursued a policy of lower taxes.
• They are pursuing justice for the victims.

Sinonimi: seek, strive for, aim for

Espressioni comuni: pursue a goal, pursue a dream, pursue an ambition, pursue justice

inseguire, perseguire

Andare dietro a qualcuno o qualcosa per raggiungerlo, catturarlo o ottenerlo.

In inglese semplice: To go after someone or something in order to catch or obtain them.

• The police pursued the thief.
• A dog was pursuing a rabbit across the field.
• She pursued every opportunity to work abroad.

Sinonimi: go after, chase

Espressioni comuni: pursue a suspect, pursue someone, pursue an opportunity, pursue a thief