pursuing

[ per-soo-ing ]

adjective

1. following someone or something in order to overtake, capture, woo, etc.:

   Informed via radio that the alleged crime concerned an unpaid bill, the pursuing officers took down the vehicle's license plate information and stopped the chase.

2. continuing to accompany or affect someone, as success, bad luck, or fame:

   They renewed their love, were once more torn apart by pursuing misfortune, but in the end were happily reunited.

3. following or seeming to follow someone or something with one’s eyes, voice, thoughts, etc.:

   He stared fearfully at the pursuing eyes of a portrait on the wall.

4. following or coming immediately after; ensuing:

   The program focuses on core courses in the first semester, and allows students to take their electives in the pursuing two semesters.

Other Words From

• un·pur·su·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pursuing¹

pursu(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

He has spent the past 14 years pursuing hunts across the countryside of north Wales.

From BBC

The authorities have been pursuing the building's owner for information about the incident.

From BBC

In a sport where players operate as sole traders for the majority of the year, switching from a mindset of pursuing individual glory to achieving a common goal can be tricky.

From BBC

Trump’s selections for his Cabinet are distinguished both by their personal loyalty to him as well as ferocity in pursuing his personal and political “enemies.”

From Salon

Asked Saturday evening whether she sees herself pursuing such prospects, Butler, 45, was unusually clear for a politician.

From Los Angeles Times