give chase

Idioms and Phrases

Pursue, as in The police gave chase to the robber . [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

When Mickles came back onto the subway platform through an emergency exit, police gave chase.

From Salon

A moment later, it was in the hand of a thief on the back of an electric bike - Akara gave chase, but they got away.

From BBC

He said he ran away but a small group gave chase while others ransacked and vandalized his vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times

The Argentinians gave chase and fired warning shots.

From Los Angeles Times

The boat capsized when Taiwanese authorities gave chase and the two fishermen drowned while trying to flee.

From BBC

Related Words

• capture
• drag
• fish
• kill
• poach
• pursue
• seek
• shoot
• snare
• stalk
• track